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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton University Press
ISBN-100691220921
ISBN-139780691220925
eBay Product ID (ePID)23050083465
Product Key Features
Book TitlePaleontology : an Illustrated History
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicReference, Earth Sciences / Geology, Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Paleontology
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science
AuthorDavid Bainbridge
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight32.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-436166
Reviews"A striking selection of vintage and modern palaeoart, archival photos of fossils and their discoverers, and scientific diagrams through the ages. The resulting Paleontology: An Illustrated History manages to combine the old and the new with the familiar and the unfamiliar into one neatly crafted package that makes for a very nice gift." ---Leon Vlieger, Inquisitive Biologist, "A well-written, well-illustrated, affordable book that will stimulate the inquisitive minds of budding and established naturalists alike to the wonders of palaeontology." ---Neil D. L. Clark, Archives of Natural History, "This book, written in lively prose, will both entertain and educate." ---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal560.9
SynopsisAn illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today Humans have been stumbling upon the petrified remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and all manner of strange and marvelous creatures. In this richly illustrated book, David Bainbridge recounts how legends like these gradually gave rise to the modern science of paleontology, and how this pioneering discipline has reshaped our view of the natural world. Bainbridge takes readers from ancient Greece to the eighteenth century, when paleontology began to coalesce into the scientific field we know today, and discusses how contemporary paleontologists use cutting-edge technologies to flesh out the discoveries of past and present. He brings to life the stories and people behind some of the greatest fossil finds of all time, and explains how paleontology has long straddled the spheres of science and art. Bainbridge also looks to the future of the discipline, discussing how the rapid recovery of DNA and other genetic material from the fossil record promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origins and evolution of ancient life. This panoramic book brings together stunning illustrations ranging from early sketches and engravings to eye-popping paleoart and high-tech computer reconstructions.
LC Classification NumberQE705.A1
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- 28. Apr. 2022
Future classic of popular science
If you have a special interest in the history of paleontology and paleoart you must have this beautiful book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
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