Paleontology: An Illustrated History

Description

An 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. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton University Press; Illustrated edition (February 8, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0691220921
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 25
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #50,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #13 in Biology of Dinosaurs #16 in Scientific Reference #3,039 in Reference (Books)
• #13 in Biology of Dinosaurs
• #16 in Scientific Reference