Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs - Softcover

Martin, Anthony J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632044365 ISBN 13: 9780632044368

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2001

Synopsis

An accessible introduction to the study of dinosaurs that advocates an eclectic approach and places the scientific method at the crux of the studies. This book will balance scientific rigor with a lively text that shows how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died. Body fossils, trace fossils and taphonomy will be themes. an accompanying web page for further information www.blackwell–science.com/dinosaurs chapter opening ′real life′ problem used to introduce topic ′So What′ section at chapter end to address significance of content to student scientific method integrated throughout trace fossil theme ethics highlighted throughout end chapter exercises Visit the Dinosaur website for web links and resources: http://www.blackwell–science.com/dinosaurs

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Review:

"The proposed text has some very attractive innovations which have good potential to make it competitive with other texts. I like the emphasis on scientific method and aspects such as dino tracks and taphonomy ... I would recommend that you pursue the development of this text." Dave Meyer, University of Cincinnati

"I give the proposal recommendation because there is still no text on the market that fills the niche between Lucas and F and W, and this is where most of the college level dino courses seem to be. I would certainly consider adopting the text." Richard Bailey, North–Eastern University

"In summary, this book is probably exactly what the intended audience wants." Geological Magazine, August 2003

From the Back Cover:

An accessible introduction to the study of dinosaurs which advocates an eclectic approach and places the scientific method at the crux of the studies. This book will balance scientific rigor with a lively text that shows how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died. Body fossils, trace fossils and taphonomy will be themes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0632044365
• ISBN 13: 9780632044368
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440