The first book to review the entire field of taphonomy for advanced students and professionals.
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D.E.G. Briggs University of Bristol P. Dodson University of Pennsylvania B.J. MacFadden University of Chicago J.J. Sepkoski University of Chicago R.A. Spicer Open University
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