Paul Lewis Hancock

Paul Lewis Hancock
Born (1937-03-26)March 26, 1937
London
Died December 9, 1998(1998-12-09) (aged 61)
Bristol
Residence Bristol
Nationality  United Kingdom
Alma mater Durham University
Known for Editor of Journal of Structural Geology
Scientific career
Fields Geology
Geomechanics
Institutions Bristol University

Paul Lewis Hancock, (26 March 1937, London - 9 December 1998, Bristol) was a geologist and editor of Journal of Structural Geology (Editor-in-Chief, 1979-1985; Founding Editor, 1986-1998[1]).

Early life and education

Paul Lewis Hancock born in London 26 March 1937.[2] He graduated from Sheen Grammar School and later Durham University.

Career

His professional career started as lecturer in geology at Bristol University (1967–81), reader (1981–95) and professor of Neotectonics (1995–98).

In 1978, he conceived the Journal of Structural Geology with the Peter Henn at Pergamon Press.[3] From 1979-1985, he was Editor-in-Chief and in 1986-1998 Founding Editor of the Magazine.

Hancock died in Bristol on 9 December 1998.

Personal life

Hancock was married twice and had one son and one daughter.

References

  1. ↑ Journal of Structural Geology, Volume 23, Issues 2–3, 2001, Page 163
  2. ↑ Obituary: Professor Paul L. Hancock
  3. ↑ SueTreagus: Retiring editorial, Journal of Structural Geology Volume 19, Issue 12, December 1997, Pages 1441-1442

Bibliography

  • Paul L. Hancock (ed.) Continental deformation. - Publisher:Oxford, New York: Pergamon Press. - 1994. - 421 p. - ISBN 978-0080379302
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