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Dynamic Paleontology
Mark A. S. Mcmenamin
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Description for Dynamic Paleontology
Hardback. Series: Springer Geology. Num Pages: 251 pages, 66 black & white illustrations, 80 colour illustrations, 55 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 561.
Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. Written in an engaging and informative style, Dynamic Paleontology outlines the best application of quantitative and other tools to critical problems in the paleontological sciences including such topics as analysis of the Cambrian Explosion and the question regarding the presence of life on Mars. The book considers how we think about certain types questions and shows how we can refine our approach to analysis right from the beginning of any particular research effort. The analytical tools presented here will have ... Read more
Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. Written in an engaging and informative style, Dynamic Paleontology outlines the best application of quantitative and other tools to critical problems in the paleontological sciences including such topics as analysis of the Cambrian Explosion and the question regarding the presence of life on Mars. The book considers how we think about certain types questions and shows how we can refine our approach to analysis right from the beginning of any particular research effort. The analytical tools presented here will have ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
251
Condition
New
Series
Springer Geology
Number of Pages
251
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319227764
SKU
V9783319227764
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99-15
About Mark A. S. Mcmenamin
Mark McMenamin is a Professor of Geology and author or co author of several books and numerous research articles that consider the origin of animals and other forms of complex life, the origin of land plants, and the Snowball Earth glaciation. In 2008, Mark received (as director of the Keck Geology project to study the rocks of the Boston Basin) ... Read more
Reviews for Dynamic Paleontology
“The text is a series of case studies that portray the author’s skill at deciphering paleontological puzzles. … Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students; faculty and professionals.” (P. K. Strother, Choice, Vol. 54 (5), January, 2017) “All author's ideas are well-argued theoretically and supported by facts … . The illustrations are rich and worth themselves: The reader has a ... Read more