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The first edition of Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems was widely praised for its coverage and approach in describing and illustrating 14 well-known fossil sites from around the world. The authors have now updated the text and added 6 new chapters with many new color illustrations. Following a general introduction to fossil Lagerstatten, each chapter deals with a single site and follows the same format: its evolutionary position and significance; its background sedimentology, stratigraphy and palaeoenvironment; a description of the biota and palaeoecology; a comparison with other similar Lagerstatten; and a list of relevant museums and suggestions for visiting the sites. This study of exceptionally well-preserved fossil sites from different periods in geological time provides a picture of the evolution of ecosystems through the ages.
- Covers several sites that are not listed in other Lagerstatten books making this the most comprehensive book on the topic;
- Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 450 color photographs and diagrams;
- Provides value to a wide range of students and professionals in palaeontology and related sciences.
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Review:
Praise for the first edition:
""Excellent book... It s just the job for students and teachers, and the general fossil enthusiast will get a lot from this guide to some of the world s best fossil sites." "New Scientist "
"There is a good balance between illustrations and critical, informative text... highly recommended." "Geoscientist "
"It deserves to be a cornerstone text in undergraduate teaching... buy this book." "The Systematist "
..". it is much more than a pictorial guide to fossils, yet really does have the wow look at that factor." "Palaeontological Newsletter"
Praise for the first edition:
"Excellent book... It's just the job for students and teachers, and the general fossil enthusiast will get a lot from this guide to some of the world's best fossil sites." New Scientist
"There is a good balance between illustrations and critical, informative text... highly recommended." Geoscientist
"It deserves to be a cornerstone text in undergraduate teaching... buy this book." The Systematist
..". it is much more than a pictorial guide to fossils, yet really does have the 'wow look at that' factor." Palaeontological Newsletter
Praise for the first edition:
-Excellent book... It's just the job for students and teachers, and the general fossil enthusiast will get a lot from this guide to some of the world's best fossil sites.- New Scientist
-There is a good balance between illustrations and critical, informative text... highly recommended.- Geoscientist
-It deserves to be a cornerstone text in undergraduate teaching... buy this book.- The Systematist
-... it is much more than a pictorial guide to fossils, yet really does have the 'wow look at that' factor.- Palaeontological Newsletter
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- PublisherNot Avail
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0124046371
- ISBN 13 9780124046375
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages289
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