Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs Paperback - 2006
by Anthony J. Martin
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"The text is very appropriate for an introductory course on dinosaurs. The material is up to date, the pedagogy is excellent, and the explanations of technical material are accessible. I've already used this text, and will continue to do so - the new edition is an excellent improvement."
Raymond freemen-Lynde, University of Georgia
"Introduction to the study of Dinosaurs is packed with information and covers the essential topics thoroughly. Martin's style makes the reading fun and easy, so that the information is easy to assimilate. In addition, the website is an excellent resource, providing a wealth of information and links for further exploration."
Gus Winterfeld, Idaho State University
This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, an expanded and improved illustration program, and is in color throughout.
Beginning with foundational chapters on the scientific method and the context of dinosaurs, the text then proceeds with detailed discussions of dinosaur anatomy, taphonomy, evolution, physiology, and ichnology. The book also examines five select clades of dinosaurs, and finishes by covering birds as modern dinosaurs and dinosaur extinctions. Intended for both majors and nonmajors, this textbook balances scientific rigor with real-world examples which show how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died.
Features of this new edition include:
- Everyday scenarios at chapter openings which set the stage for chapter content
- Dedicated web page, www.blackwellpublishing.com/dinosaurs, with interactive material and all art in downloadable from (art also available to instructors on CD-ROM)
- End-of-chapter discussion questions
- Easy-references glossary
- New references at the end of each chapter
- High-quality, full-colour figures and photographs throughout
Details
- Title Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs
- Author Anthony J. Martin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 2nd
- Pages 576
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, MA
- Date 2006-02
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781405134132 / 1405134135
- Weight 3.89 lbs (1.76 kg)
- Dimensions 10.64 x 7.68 x 1.1 in (27.03 x 19.51 x 2.79 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Prehistoric
- Library of Congress subjects Dinosaurs
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005020441
- Dewey Decimal Code 567.9
Media reviews
Citations
- Choice, 07/01/2006, Page 2023
- Scitech Book News, 06/01/2006, Page 40
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