Paul Lewis Hancock

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

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

Early life and education

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

Career

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

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