The Top 256 Rules of Paleontology: ...Practical Advice for Fossil Technicians - Softcover

Stein, Walter W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097162061X ISBN 13: 9780971620612

Publisher: Dragons Claw Press, 2009

Synopsis

You've read every dinosaur book that you could get your hands on since you were ten years old. You've dragged your friends and family to natural history museums all across the country. Maybe, you've been volunteering for digs or lab work. Maybe you've already gotten your degree or even your first job in the field. Whatever the case, if you are chasing the beasts of life's past, and you know that paleontology is what you want to do for the rest of your life, then "The Top 256 Rules of Paleontology" should be the next step in your journey. The Top 256 offers introductory fossil technicians, volunteers and young professionals over 256 practical, candid, no holds-barred, tidbits of advice on how to make that journey a success. It covers everything from field and laboratory techniques, to advice on publishing, dealing with your peers and conducting research. If you're a young professional, an old pro or just someone interested in fossils, this book is a must read!

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About the Author

About the Author Walter W. Stein- Walter fell in love with paleontology at the age of six and hasn't looked back. Since 1996, he has had the pleasure of discovering, excavating or preparing over 25 scientifically significant dinosaur skeletons, numerous marine reptiles and many other interesting finds. Walter has a BS Degree in Geology from Appalachian State University, is the former curator of the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, the chairman of the AAPS Journal of Paleontological Sciences and now owns his own private paleontological company called PaleoAdventures. Walter's main focus is on paleontological exploration and fieldwork, but spends a good deal of his time with public education and fossil resource awareness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dragons Claw Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097162061X
• ISBN 13: 9780971620612
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242