Rereading the Fossil Record
| Author | : David Sepkoski |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 442 |
| Release | : 2012-04-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226748559 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226748553 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (553 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rereading the Fossil Record by : David Sepkoski
Download or read book Rereading the Fossil Record written by David Sepkoski and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title provides a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, Sepkoski shows how the movement was promoted by an influential group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendancy of paleobiology.
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