The Carnivores (Comstock Book) - Softcover

Ewer, R. F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080149351X ISBN 13: 9780801493515

Publisher: Cornell University Press, 1985

Synopsis

"A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living. . . . The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals."--Quarterly Review of Biology"Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects--as well as their combination in 'paleoethology'--than almost anyone."--American Scientist"Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem."--Science

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Review

"A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living. . . . The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals."--Quarterly Review of Biology

"Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects than almost anyone."--American Scientist

"Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem."--Science

"An impressive, highly readable, and interesting review of the literature on carnivores. Well organized. . . Thoughtfully written."--Northeastern Naturalist

Synopsis

This volume provides a synthesis of the anatomy, physiology and behaviour of carnivores, offering an exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals live. The additional foreword in this edition provides anecdotes about R.F. Ewer's personal and professional achievements from the biologists who knew her and presents a bibliography of Ewer's publications, demonstrating her extensive and wide-ranging work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Publication date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080149351X
• ISBN 13: 9780801493515
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 504