Palaeobiology II
1. Auflage Januar 2001
600 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Palaeobiology: A Synthesis was widely acclaimed both for its content and production quality.
Ten years on, Derek Briggs and Peter Crowther have once again brought together over 150 leading authorities from around the world to produce Palaeobiology II. Using the same successful formula, the content is arranged as a series of concise articles, taking a thematic approach to the subject, rather than treating the various fossil groups systematically.
This entirely new book, with its diversity of new topics and over 100 new contributors, reflects the exciting developments in the field, including accounts of spectacular newly discovered fossils, and embraces data from other disciplines such as astrobiology, geochemistry and genetics.
Palaeobiology II will be an invaluable resource, not only for palaeontologists, but also for students and researchers in other branches of the earth and life sciences.
* Written by an international team of recognised authorities in the field.
* Content is concise but informative.
* Demonstrates how palaeobiological studies are at the heart of a range of scientific themes.
Part II: The Evolutionary Process and the Fossil Record.
Part III: Taphonomy.
Part IV: Palaeoecology.
Part V: Systematics, Phylogeny and Stratigraphy.
focused treatments of well-studied areas (Taylor on locomotion in
Mesozoic marine reptiles or Trewin on the Rhynie Chert) with
discussion on broader principles (the late Jack Sepkoski, to whom
the volume is dedicated, on competition in macroevolution or
Cerling on the evolution of modern grasslands). ... This
approach provides both the general patterns and processes behind
the history of life as well as the richness of unique events."
Douglas H. Erwin, The Palaeontological Association
Newsletter
"The bottom line, as I think you'll see, is that this volume is
an entirely new one, and it provides an excellent complement to the
first. ... I will have to recommend it. If not for individual
purchases, then an absolute must for libraries. Faculty will find
it very useful in preparing their lectures ... Students will
find it useful for getting a comprehensive survey of what's going
on in palaeontology all in one place ... In addition, it is an
easy-browsing text. ... I very much recommend it." Linda C.
Ivany, American Paleontologist
"Palaeobiology II is an essential reference work
for any geology library and most palaeobiologists will want their
own copies, but do not lend them out as they may never return.
... The editors have done an excellent job of marshalling their
authors and the huge volume of information into a readily usable
structure and format." Douglas Palmer,
Geoscientist
"What this book covers is no less than the current state of
thinking on just about every paleontological topic imaginable...I
would recommend it to anyone interested in adding a comprehensive,
authoritative, up-to-date volume to their library. I can guarantee
that you won't be disappointed." Fossil News, August
2003
Peter R. Crowther is the editor of Palaeobiology II, published by Wiley.
