Probing the Frontiers - The Story of Pinkie Hill

Johannesburg: Johnathan Ball, 1990 Probing The Frontiers tells the story of the eventful life of Dr Francis George Pinkie' Hill from his years as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford to his recognition as one of South Africa's great and visionary mining men. Hill is the doyen of those who created a safer, healthier and more congenial environment in South African mining. He was an innovator, initiating a scientific approach which lead to the industry's vigorous involvement in research. The work of Hill and others like him placed South Africa in the forefront of world mining. He took a leading position too in the evolution of a more humanitarian approach to the management of mining labour. As a consulting engineer at Corner House he was a restless seeker after new ventures. He was a founder of the great ferrochrome industry which today has a dominating position in world markets. His achievements earned the acclaim of professional societies in both South Africa and Britain, and were recognised by the conferring of honorary degrees from the University of Port Elizabeth (for the advancement of science), and from the University of the Witwatersrand (for service to the community). It was said of him on the latter occasion that he was motivated essentially by his concern for the welfare of his fellow man. This is a book which will interest an audience beyond the mining industry for it is a story of courage and assertiveness in confronting critical challenges in both science and industry. Dustjacket chipped, worn and scuffed.---------- Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: 5" X 8"