Cambridge University Press - Paleontology - Dinosaurs - A Concise Natural History - 2009.pdf - Biologia - kuszaba

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From the authors of The Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs comes a new textbook designed

to excite undergraduates about science by using dinosaurs to illustrate and discuss geology,

natural history, and evolution. Emphasizing the logic of science over facts and details, the

fundamental concepts of dinosaurs – origins – diversity – behavior – extinction – are conveyed

in concise, lively text with exceptional and unique illustrations. Hypothesis testing and scientiﬁ c

concepts drive the strong narrative. Students are introduced to novel and revolutionary ideas on

the natural history of dinosaurs; ideas that will likely change their perception of the biota and

their place in it. Fastovsky and Weishampel root the text in the common language of modern

evolutionary biology – phylogenetic systematics – requiring students to assess data critically,

like all practicing scientists.

Gideon Mantell (1790–1852), the “father” of modern dinosaur paleontology.

Dinosaurs

A Concise Natural History

David E. Fastovsky

University of Rhode Island

and David B. Weishampel

The Johns Hopkins University

With illustrations by John Sibbick

Cambridge University Press - Paleontology - Dinosaurs - A Concise Natural History - 2009.pdf