Paul Lewis Hancock

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Paul Lewis Hancock
Born(1937-03-26)26 March 1937
London
Died9 December 1998(1998-12-09) (aged 61)
Nationality United Kingdom
Alma materDurham University
Known forEditor of Journal of Structural Geology
Scientific career
FieldsGeology
Geomechanics
InstitutionsBristol University

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

Early life and education[edit]

Paul Lewis Hancock born in London 26 March 1937.[2] He graduated from Sheen Grammar School and later Durham University.[3]

Career[edit]

His professional career started as lecturer in geology at Nottingham Trent Polytechnic 1964 then Strathclyde Polytechnic 1966-1969 Bristol University (1969–81), 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.[4] From 1979-1985, he was Editor-in-Chief and in 1986-1998 Founding Editor of the Magazine.

In 1986 he moved to northeastern Zimbabwe, where he lived for the rest of his life.[5]

Hancock died of bone cancer at his home in Zimbabwe on 9 December 1998.[6]

Personal life[edit]

Hancock was married twice Janet Hancock Died 03/2017(1964-1988) Anne Hancock Died 07/2017 (1993-) and had a son Nigel Hancock(1965) and a daughter Ruth Hancock(1968).

References[edit]

  1. ^ Journal of Structural Geology, Volume 23, Issues 2–3, 2001, Page 163
  2. ^ Obituary: Professor Paul L. Hancock
  3. ^ "Graduates". University of Durham Gazette, 1958-1959: 14.
  4. ^ SueTreagus: Retiring editorial, Journal of Structural Geology Volume 19, Issue 12, December 1997, Pages 1441-1442
  5. ^ Rhodesians Worldwide, Volume 14, Issue 2 - Volume 16, Issue 2
  6. ^ Rhodesians Worldwide, Volume 14, Issue 2 - Volume 16, Issue 2

Bibliography[edit]

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