Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs

Anthony J. Martin (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

576 Seiten

2005 | 2nd edition
Wiley-Blackwell (Verlag)
9781405134132 (ISBN)

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This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs.

Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, and an expanded and improved illustration program.

Balances scientific rigour with real world examples.
This new edition includes updates on recent finds and an increased coverage of evolution and physiology.
Also features end of chapter discussion questions, easy reference glossary, new references at the end of each chapter, and high-quality, full color figures and photographs throughout.

Anthony Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies at Emory University, where he has taught for 15 years.

Preface. 1. Why Study Dinosaurs?.

2. Overview of Scientific Methods.

3. History of Dinosaur Studies.

4. Paleontology and Geology as Sciences.

5. Dinosaur Anatomy and Classification.

6. Dinosaur Evolution.

7. Dinosaur Taphonomy.

8. Dinosaur Physiology.

9. Theropoda.

10. Sauropodomorpha.

11. Ornithopoda.

12. Thyreophora.

13. Marginocephalia.

14. Dinosaur Ichnology.

15. Birds as Dinosaurs.

16. Dinosaur Extinctions.

Glossary.

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	22.12.2005
Verlagsort	Hoboken
Sprache	englisch
Maße	211 x 272 mm
Gewicht	1157 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Mineralogie / Paläontologie
ISBN-13	9781405134132 / 9781405134132
Zustand	Neuware