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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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Hardback. Provides a snapshot of the research in whale origins. This book indicates that cetacean origins is a field that is multidisciplinary. Editor(s): Thewissen, J. G. M. 'Hans'. Series: Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology. Num Pages: 491 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 894.
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
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
491
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology
Number of Pages
477
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306458538
SKU
V9780306458538
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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