The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs

Fastovsky, David E.; Weishampel, David B.

ISBN 10: 0521444969 / ISBN 13: 9780521444965

Edité par Cambridge University Press (edition ), 1996

The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. N° de réf. du vendeur 0521444969-7-1

Synopsis :

A comprehensive text book on dinosaurs that non-specialists will also find fascinating.

Revue de presse: 'The book amply fulfils its objective of providing an authoritative, stimulating and lively introduction to dinosaurs. There are not many textbooks to which the epithets 'lively' and 'entertaining' apply, and that are friendly enough for a general reader ... I can also warmly recommend it to interested general readers as the best available and thoroughly accessible account of dinosaurs and how they fit in with current scientific thinking - with the bonus that it presents the facts in an exciting manner, while dispelling the hype.' Angela Milner, New Scientist

'This book will make an excellent text for any dinosaur class. And, although written as a textbook, its readability and even-handed presentation of timely information also make it appropriate for general public reading. I'm hard pressed to think of another available book as accessible as this for a novice to learn about dinosaurs.' Catherine A. Forster, American Scientist

'... reflects the rigour of modern palaeontological research, and it will transmit the idea of method and testing to students, especially in terms of cladistic analysis of relationships, studies of macroevolution and of functional morphology. The book also conveys enthusiasm and excitement, two further principles of science that new generations of palaeontologists display in abundance ... The presentation of the book is superb. The writing style is lively, and there are many amusing anecdotes and sidelines on popular attitudes to dinosaurs ... There are even 14 colour plates, which is astounding in a textbook at this price.' Michael J. Benton, Trends in Ecology and Evolution

'Challenging, but very well written and informative.' Library Journal

'... a well-presented survey.' Aslib Book Guide

'... the best introductory textbook for students.' Nature

'The presentation of the book is superb ... for palaeontologists it is the best single book on the subject.' Michael J. Benton, Historical Biology

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press (edition )
Date d'édition : 1996
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fair