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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew F. BonnanPublisher: Indiana University Press Imprint: Indiana University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.256kg ISBN: 9780253018328ISBN 10: 0253018323 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 15 February 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part One: Setting the Stage Chapter 1. Introduction: How Vertebrates and Cars Are (and Are Not) Similar Chapter 2. Evolution to Deep Time, Pedigree to Anatomy Part Two: The Origin and Early Evolution of the Vertebrate Chassis Chapter 3. Inferring the Basic Vertebrate Chassis Chapter 4. Evolution of a Bony Chassis Part Three: The Evolution of the Jawed Vertebrate Chassis and Something Fishy Chapter 5. The Jawed Vertebrate Chassis: A Primer Chapter 6. Placoderms and Cartilaginous Fishes Chapter 7. The Fish-like Osteichthyes, Part 1 Chapter 8. The Fish-like Osteichthyes, Part 2 Part Four: The Vertebrate Chassis Moves to Land Chapter 9. The Tetrapod Chassis: A Primer Chapter 10. The Tetrapod Chassis in Transition Chapter 11. The Amphibian Chassis Chapter 12. The Amniote Chassis: A Primer and the Lead Up to True Amniotes Part Five: Deep Scaly I: Reptilian Chasses from Early Reptiles to Sea Monsters Chapter 13. Lizards and the Tuatara as an Introduction Chapter 14. Early Reptiles and Turtles Chapter 15. Snakes and Sea Dragons Part Six: Deep Scaly II: The Archosaur Chassis, Those Ruling Reptiles Chapter 16. The Archosaur Chassis, Part 1: Modern Archosaurs Chapter 17. The Archosaur Chassis, Part 2: A Primer on Archosaur Posture and Diversity Chapter 18. The Archosaur Chassis, Part 3: Pterosaurs, Dinosaurs, and the Origins of Birds Part Seven: Overcome By Fur: The Mammalian Chassis Chapter 19. The Mammalian Chassis: A Primer Chapter 20. The Evolution of the Mammal Chassis Chapter 21. Brains, Milk, and the Modern Radiations of Mammals Appendix: The Cards of Time References Cited IndexReviewsA clear, largely jargon-free retelling of one of the greatest stories in evolution the rise of vertebrates that should have broad appeal. It integrates the facts and principles that underlie evolutionary theory by taking a common-sense approach that doesn t talk down to the reader. Nicholas Geist, Sonoma State University Bonnan combines wit and passion with the sensibilities of a talented instructor in this encyclopedic tour of the vertebrate skeleton...accessible even for those without a background in anatomy. -Publishers Weekly A clear, largely jargon-free retelling of one of the greatest stories in evolution-the rise of vertebrates-that should have broad appeal. It integrates the facts and principles that underlie evolutionary theory by taking a common-sense approach that doesn't talk down to the reader. -Nicholas Geist, Sonoma State University No bones about it, a text like The Bare Bones was sorely needed in the popular literature of vertebrate paleontology. Matthew Bonnan's tome on the evolution, form, and function of the vertebrate skeleton may seem daunting in size, but it is written in an enjoyable and readable fashion that will absolutely delight all sorts of readers from expert to soon-to-be-expert. -Palaeontologia Electronica A clear, largely jargon-free retelling of one of the greatest stories in evolution-the rise of vertebrates-that should have broad appeal. It integrates the facts and principles that underlie evolutionary theory by taking a common-sense approach that doesn't talk down to the reader. -Nicholas Geist, Sonoma State University Bonnan combines wit and passion with the sensibilities of a talented instructor in this encyclopedic tour of the vertebrate skeleton... accessible even for those without a background in anatomy. -Publishers Weekly The Bare Bones covers a lot of ground, much of it familiar, but it is a remarkably fun book to read. Bonnan avoids the most intimidating jargon of anatomy and phylogenetics, elucidating the necessary concepts through clear writing and clever application of nonbiological analogies. He is forthcoming about the simplifications and omissions that make the volume so readable, and his conversational style and wit make this an unintimidating yet highly informative book that would work wonderfully in college courses. * The Quarterly Review of Biology * Bonnan combines wit and passion with the sensibilities of a talented instructor in this encyclopedic tour of the vertebrate skeleton... accessible even for those without a background in anatomy. * Publishers Weekly * No bones about it, a text like The Bare Bones was sorely needed in the popular literature of vertebrate paleontology. Matthew Bonnan's tome on the evolution, form, and function of the vertebrate skeleton may seem daunting in size, but it is written in an enjoyable and readable fashion that will absolutely delight all sorts of readers from expert to soon-to-be-expert. * Palaeontologia Electronica * Author InformationMatthew F. Bonnan is a Vertebrate Paleontologist and Associate Professor of Biology at Stockton University. Bonnan's research focuses on the evolution of locomotion in sauropod dinosaurs and the functional morphology of forelimb posture in reptiles, birds, and mammals using traditional anatomy and computer-aided modeling. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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