Overview

The 350 entries are devoted to explanations of paleontological concepts and techniques, examinations of the evolutionary development of particular plants and animals and biological features, profiles of major discoveries, and biographies of leading scientists. The Encyclopedia of Paleontology addresses the shortage of general reference works on vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology and on paleobotany.

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Author:   Ronald Singer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 12.90cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   5.102kg
ISBN:  

9781884964961

ISBN 10:   1884964966
Pages:   1550
Publication Date:   01 December 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Advisers and Contributors Alphabetical List of Entries Thematic Outline of Entries

Reviews

Unique in its range, this massive work is not a catalog of fossil species, but the comprehensive overview of a field of scholarly research. The range of information presented supports editor Singer's claim that ?a practicing paleontologist requires a broader knowledge base and greater diversity of skills than perhaps any other profession.' Coverage is thorough and complete. Despite the scholarly orientation, the writing is not overly technical, making this a highly recommended source for academic and public libraries. Library Journal 'The articles are extremely well written, with line drawings, photographs, charts and other illustrative matter, plus a list of works cited and a further reading list ... This is an excellent work, recommended for all libraries ... It is pleasing to the eye, well bound, authoritative, and highly readable ... a standard reference source for many years without going out of date.' Reference Books Bulletin 'certainly the largest encyclopaedia ever published on palaeontology ... contains some excellent nuggets ... a useful addition to university and museum libraries.' Nature

"""Unique in its range, this massive work is not a catalog of fossil species, but the comprehensive overview of a field of scholarly research... A highly recommended source for academic and public libraries."" -- LibraryJournal (starred review) ""A valuable reference source for undergraduate, high school, or public libraries."" -- Choice ""Here is a welcome and much-needed resource... Extremely well written, with line drawings, photographs, charts and other illustrative matter, plus a list of works cited and a further reading list...This is an excellent work, recommended for all libraries from high school to academic. It is pleasing to the eye, well bound, authoritative, and highly readable...the discipline of paleontology is not fast changing, making this set a standard reference source for many years without going out of date."" -- Booklist/RBB ""This well-researched and well-written set will be beneficial to those doing research specifically in the area of paleontology. It will also be useful in science, academic, and many large public libraries."" -- AmericanReference Books Annual ""A useful addition to university and museum libraries."" -- Nature ""An essential reference tool...highly recommended."" -- E-Streams"

Unique in its range, this massive work is not a catalog of fossil species, but the comprehensive overview of a field of scholarly research... A highly recommended source for academic and public libraries. -- LibraryJournal (starred review) A valuable reference source for undergraduate, high school, or public libraries. -- Choice Here is a welcome and much-needed resource... Extremely well written, with line drawings, photographs, charts and other illustrative matter, plus a list of works cited and a further reading list...This is an excellent work, recommended for all libraries from high school to academic. It is pleasing to the eye, well bound, authoritative, and highly readable...the discipline of paleontology is not fast changing, making this set a standard reference source for many years without going out of date. -- Booklist/RBB This well-researched and well-written set will be beneficial to those doing research specifically in the area of paleontology. It will also be useful in science, academic, and many large public libraries. -- AmericanReference Books Annual A useful addition to university and museum libraries. -- Nature An essential reference tool...highly recommended. -- E-Streams

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Ronald Singer, R.R. Bensley Professor of Biology and Medical Sciences, University of Chicago

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