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The Emergence of Whales. Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin of Cetacea.
J. G. M. 'Hans' . Ed(S): Thewissen
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Paperback. Editor(s): Thewissen, J. G. M. 'Hans'. Series: Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology. Num Pages: 491 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 747.
Research in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is not in sight.
Research in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is not in sight.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
491
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology
Number of Pages
477
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489901613
SKU
V9781489901613
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Reviews for The Emergence of Whales. Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin of Cetacea.
`....it offers important anatomical vignettes such as those relating to hearing and swimming. All told, the contributors have created an extremely data-rich volume from which scholars will glean knowledge for years to come.' Science, 283 (1999) `Up to now, a `state of the art' summary ... had not been available. ... Read more