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Overview""A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living...The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals.""-Quarterly Review of Biology""Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects-as well as their combination in 'paleoethology'-than almost anyone.""-American Scientist""Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem.""-Science Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. F. Ewer , Devra G. KleimanPublisher: Cornell University Press Imprint: Comstock Publishing Associates Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.907kg ISBN: 9780801484933ISBN 10: 0801484936 Pages: 544 Publication Date: 06 January 1986 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsA masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living... The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals. -Quarterly Review of Biology Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects than almost anyone. -American Scientist Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem. -Science An impressive, highly readable, and interesting review of the literature on carnivores. Well organized... Thoughtfully written. -Northeastern Naturalist An impressive, highly readable, and interesting review of the literature on carnivores. Well organized. . . Thoughtfully written. Northeastern Naturalist Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem. -Science Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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