Palaeobiology : a synthesis

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Palaeobiology : a synthesis

edited by Derek E.G. Briggs and Peter R. Crowther on behalf of the Palaeontological Association

Blackwell Scientific Pub., 1990

  • pbk

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Includes index

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巻冊次

ISBN 9780632025251

内容説明

This encyclopaedia aims to provide a synthesis of the major fields of palaeobiology and is published in association with the Palaeontological Society. The book is divided into six sections and the final section includes information on techniques, a gazeteer of societies, organizations and journals and also collections and an additional section on the history of palaeontology. The book is suitable for use with graduate and undergraduate courses in palaeobiology, palaeontology and evolution. It may also be useful as a reference source in the areas of geology, geochemistry, biology, botany, zoology and environmental studies.

目次

  • Major events in the history of life
  • the evolutionary process and the fossil record
  • taphonomy
  • palaeoecology
  • taxonomy, phylogeny and biostratigraphy
  • the infrastructure of palaeobiology.
巻冊次

pbk ISBN 9780632033119

内容説明

This invaluable reference work provides a unique synthesis of the major fields of palaeobiology. Published in collaboration with the Palaeontological Association, the book has drawn on a distinguished international team of authors to provide an authoritative and up-to-date sourcebook for the modern science of palaeobiology. All the main concepts are clearly discussed and well-illustrated with an approach quite distinct from that of previous books on the subject. The book demonstrates how palaeontological and palaeobiological studies are at the heart of a host of scientific themes ranging from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, to a direct use in the search for oil. Over 120 concise and authoritative articles provide reviews of major topics of importance in this field. This volume is not intended as a systematic treatment of the various groups of fossil organisms - this is covered in other books. This major work will, however, prove invaluable as a sourcebook to the subject for researchers and students alike.

目次

  • Major events in the history of life
  • The evolutionary process and the fossil record
  • Taphonomy
  • Palaeoecology
  • Taxonomy, phylogeny and biostratigraphy
  • Infrastructure of palaeobiology

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