Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs

Download or read book Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs written by Anthony J. Martin and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2001-08-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the study of dinosaurs that advocates an eclectic approach and places the scientific method at the crux of the studies. This book will balance scientific rigor with a lively text that shows how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died. Body fossils, trace fossils and taphonomy will be themes. an accompanying web page for further information www.blackwell-science.com/dinosaurs chapter opening 'real life' problem used to introduce topic 'So What' section at chapter end to address significance of content to student scientific method integrated throughout trace fossil theme ethics highlighted throughout end chapter exercises Visit the Dinosaur website for web links and resources: http://www.blackwell-science.com/dinosaurs