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Dinosaurs : A Concise Natural History by David B. Weishampel and David E. Fastovsky (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-10052171902X

ISBN-139780521719025

eBay Product ID (ePID)3038836671

Product Key Features

Book TitleDinosaurs : a Concise Natural History

Number of Pages394 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Paleontology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science

AuthorDavid B. Weishampel, David E. Fastovsky

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight38.1 Oz

Item Length10.9 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-033228

Reviews'This is an outstanding contribution for anyone teaching a course involving dinosaurs... it is reasonably short and very much up to date.' Sherwood Wise, Florida State University, 'Very up-to-date information ... superior illustration.' John Taylor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 'This is an outstanding contribution for anyone teaching a course involving dinosaurs â€¦ it is reasonably short and very much up to date.' Sherwood Wise, Florida State University, 'If you wish to know about the jaw mechanics in Euornithopoda, or if the giant femur of an adult Maiasaura makes you happy, this book will become the best gift for you! â€¦ The indices of subjects and genera are very detailed and useful. It is great that the Latin name is translated for each taxon â€¦ an outstanding synthesis of the modern knowledge on dinosaurs. And it will remain so for at least 1-2 decades. The reviewer has no idea other than to recommend this book strongly for everyone deeply interested in the world of dinosaurs and the evolutionary theory.' Zentralblatt fÃ¼r Geologie und PalÃ¤ontologie, It is an admirable work, something unlike I have seen in other texts in the field. The 240 page lexicon is elegant and freshly instructive. I find this text compact, self-contained and interesting to read...I recommend it for anyone wishing to have a perspective of Dr. Denn's work in process stability and rheology.Gibson Batch, Rheology Bulletin|9780521719025|, 'It's a nice length - subjects are discussed with the appropriate amount of depth and level of coverage. The writing style and tone is engaging and I like the incorporation of phylogeny.' David Varricchio, Montana State University, 'â€¦ it is undoubtedly the case that Fastovsky and Weishampel have been at the forefront of this genre. â€¦ concise as well as being accessible and highly informative on the topic of dinosaurs and the science that can be applied to understanding them. As a well-structured, thoughtful and helpful undergraduate teaching guide it is absolutely excellent.' The Geographical Journal, 'I am excited to see that the authors have selected not to overwhelm the student with detail.' Mark Oiumette, Hardin-Simmons University, "...It's the best fit for my course of any book out there because it's focused less on the dinosaurs themselves and more on how dinosaurs illustrate important lessons in the history of life. ...I'm definitely going to adopt it for my course." -Dr. J Bret Bennington, Hofstra University, 'I am excited to see that they authors have selected not to overwhelm the student with detail.' Mark Oiumette, Hardin-Simmons University, 'â€¦ this book aiming to pass on to students numerous concepts of natural sciences via animals that are often dear to them (sometimes a bit too much!) remains a pleasant and interesting attempt.' GÃ©ochronique, 'Well written â€¦ the author's sense of humor makes it enjoyable to read; it summarizes most of the important topics in dinosaur paleontology using current information.' Carol Waddell-Sheets, Canisius College, 'If you wish to know about the jaw mechanics in Euornithopoda, or if the giant femur of an adult Maiasaura makes you happy, this book will become the best gift for you! â€¦ The indices of subjects and genera are very detailed and useful. It is great that the Latin name is translated for each taxon â€¦ an outstanding synthesis of the modern knowledge on dinosaurs. And it will remain so for at least 1-2 decades. The reviewer has no idea other than to recommend this book strongly for everyone deeply interested in the world of dinosaurs and the evolutionary theory.' Zentralblatt fr Geologie und Palontologie, 'Well written ...the author's sense of humor makes it enjoyable to read; it summarizes most of the important topics in dinosaur paleontology using current information.' Carol Waddell-Sheets, Canisius College, "Dinosaurs remain a "hot" topic....To explore their past world, one needs to have a very good guide. With the publication of the book by Fastovsky & Weishampel, the latter is now available...demonstrates an outstanding degree of comprehensity...an outstanding synthesis of the modern knowledge on dinosaurs."Dr. Dmitry RubanThe German Geological / Palaeontological Journal, 'Very up-to-date information â€¦ superior illustration.' John Taylor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 'â€¦ this book aiming to pass on to students numerous concepts of natural sciences via animals that are often dear to them (sometimes a bit too much!) remains a pleasant and interesting attempt.' Gochronique

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal567.9

Table Of ContentPreface: why this book?; Part I. Reaching Back in Time: 1. To catch a dinosaur; 2. Dinosaur days; 3. Who's related to whom - and how do we know?; 4. Who are the dinosaurs?; Part II. Ornithischia: Armored, Horned, and Duckbilled Dinosaurs: 5. Thyreophora: the armor-bearers; 6. Marginocephalia: bosses, bumps, and beaks; 7. Ornithopoda: the Tuskers, Antelopes and 'Mighty Ducks' of the Mesozoic; Part III. Saurischia: Meat, Might, and Magnitude: 8. Sauropodomorpha: the big, the bizarre, and the majestic; 9. Theropoda I: nature red in tooth and claw; 10. Theropoda II: the origin of birds; 11. Theropoda III: early birds; Part IV. Endothermy, Endemism, and Extinction: 12. Dinosaur thermoregulation: some like it hot; 13. The flowering of the Mesozoic; 14. Thoughts of a paleontologist: a history of ideas in paleontology; 15. The Cretaceous-Tertiary Extinction: the frill is gone.

SynopsisFrom the authors of The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs, comes a general introduction to the study of dinosaurs for non-specialists, designed to excite readers about science by using the ever-popular animals - the dinosaurs - to illustrate and discuss geology, natural history and evolution. While it focuses on dinosaurs, it also uses them to convey other aspects of the natural sciences, including fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology, physiology, life history, and systematics. Considerable attention is devoted the nature of science itself: what it is, what it is not, and how science can be used to investigate particular kinds of questions. Dinosaurs is unique because it fills a gap between the glossy, fact-driven dinosaur books for younger readers, and the higher-level academic books, addressing the palaeontology of dinosaurs exactly as professionals in the field do., From the authors of The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs comes an introduction to the study of dinosaurs for non-specialists designed to excite readers about science by using dinosaurs to illustrate and discuss geology, natural history and evolution. While focusing on dinosaurs it also uses them to convey other aspects of the natural sciences, including fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology, physiology, life history, and systematics. Considerable attention is devoted the nature of science itself: what it is, what it is not, and how science can be used to investigate particular kinds of questions. Dinosaurs is unique because it fills a gap between the glossy, fact-driven dinosaur books and the higher-level academic books, addressing the paleontology of dinosaurs exactly as professionals in the field do., From the authors of Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs comes a new text designed to excite readers about science by using the ever-popular animals - the dinosaurs - to illustrate and discuss geology, natural history, and evolution. Scientific concepts drive the strong narrative - not endless facts and details.

LC Classification NumberQE861.4.F27 2009