The Dissection of Vertebrates
De Iuliis, Gerardo, Ph.D.; Pulera, Dino
Language: English
Published by Academic Press, New York, New York, 2007
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Quarto Softcover. Illustrated glossy wrappers. Glued binding. 275 pages, stunning color illustrations, bibliography, glossary, index. 1st edition, 2nd printing (no remainder mark). CONDITION: NEAR FINE, binding tight and square, pages crisp and unmarked, save for former owner's name on flyleaf. light rubbing to wrappers, edge and corner wear, else FINE. >Guaranteed prompt shipment, secure packaging, and free tracking.
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- Title
- The Dissection of Vertebrates
- Author
- De Iuliis, Gerardo, Ph.D.; Pulera, Dino
- Publisher
- Academic Press, New York, New York
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0120887762
- ISBN 13
- 9780120887767
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 2nd Printing
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Biological Sciences, Textbooks & Reference
The Dissection of Vertebrates covers several vertebrates commonly used in providing a transitional sequence in morphology. With illustrations on seven vertebrates – lamprey, shark, perch, mudpuppy, frog, cat, pigeon – this is the first book of its kind to include high-quality, digitally rendered illustrations.
This book received the Award of Excellence in an Illustrated Medical Book from the Association of Medical Illustrators. It is organized by individual organism to facilitate classroom presentation.
This illustrated, full-color primary dissection manual is ideal for use by students or practitioners working with vertebrate anatomy. This book is also recommended for researchers in vertebrate and functional morphology and comparative anatomy. The result of this exceptional work offers the most comprehensive treatment than has ever before been available.
- Received the Award of Excellence in an Illustrated Medical Book from the Association of Medical Illustrators
- Expertly rendered award-winning illustrations accompany the detailed, clear dissection direction
- Organized by individual organism to facilitate classroom presentation
- Offers coverage of a wide range of vertebrates
- Full-color, strong pedagogical aids in a convenient lay-flat presentation
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About the Author
Dino Pulerá, MScBMC, CMI, was the first recipient of the John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Award from the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology for best paleontological technical illustration in 2010. He received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology and his Masters of Science in Biomedical Communications at the University of Toronto. After completing his graduate studies, he spent the first part of his career creating visuals for textbook publications. The second half of his career has been spent working for a medical legal studio as an associate art director and medical illustrator. Dino also operates his own freelance business, specializing in animal anatomy and vertebrate paleontology. His work has won numerous awards and has been displayed in many international exhibitions. He is recognized as a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) by The Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators.
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