Principles of paleontology

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Principles of paleontology

Michael Foote, Arnold I. Miller

W.H. Freeman, c2007

3rd ed

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"A revised and updated editon of the classic text by David M. Raup and Steven M. Stanley"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-339) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Michael Foote and Arnold Miller have stepped in to revise this classic text. It is their vision to take the core approach of the second edition, and reflect the substantial changes to the rudiments of the subject from the previous two decades. This third edition remains an excellent text for those studying geophysical sciences.

Table of Contents

The Nature of the Fossil Record.- Growth and Form.- Populations and Species.- Systematics.- Evolutionary Morphology.- Biostratigraphy.- Evolutionary Rates and Trends.- Global Diversity and Extinctions.- Paleoecology and Paleobiogeography.- Multidisciplinary Studies in Paleontology.

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  • NCID
    BA80654883
  • ISBN
    • 9780716706137
  • LCCN
    2006926757
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 354 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
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