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David J. Bottjer - Paleoecology: Past, Present and Future - 9781118455869 - V9781118455869
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Paleoecology: Past, Present and Future

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Description for Paleoecology: Past, Present and Future Hardcover. Paleoecology is a discipline that uses evidence from fossils to provide an understanding of ancient environments and the ecological history of life through geological time. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
PALEOECOLOGY

PALEOECOLOGY
Past, Present and Future

Paleoecology is a discipline that uses evidence from fossils to provide an understanding of ancient environments and the ecological history of life through geological time. This text covers the fundamental approaches that have provided the foundation for present paleoecological understanding, and outlines new research areas in paleoecology for managing future environmental and ecological change. Topics include the use of actualism in paleoecology, development of paleoecological models for paleoenvironmental reconstruction, taphonomy and exceptional fossil preservation, evolutionary paleoecology and ecological change through time, and conservation paleoecology. Data from studies of invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and microfossils, with ... Read more

Readership: This book is designed for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the earth and biological sciences, as well as researchers and applied scientists in a range of related disciplines.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
783 g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118455869
SKU
V9781118455869
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Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About David J. Bottjer
David J. Bottjer is Professor of Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California.  He is a Fellow of The Paleontological Society, the Geological Society of America, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and is an Editor-in-Chief for the journal, Palaeogeogaphy, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.  In 2014 he was awarded the Raymond C. Moore ... Read more

Reviews for Paleoecology: Past, Present and Future
‘This work is intended as a gateway into an understanding of paleoecology, particularly as a primer for advanced undergraduate or graduate students. It provides both a critical jumping off point for a guided exploration of the technical literature and enough structure to design a class or seminar around, which is one of its greatest strengths. The volume should be a ... Read more

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