Encyclopedia of Paleontology 2 Volume set

by Ronald Singer (Editor)

The Encyclopedia of Paleontology is designed to address the shortage of general reference works on both vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology and to serve the needs of students and lay persons interested in the field. As the encyclopedia aims to provide basic information, the majority of the 350 entries are devoted to explanations of paleontological concepts and techniques, examinations of the evolutionary development of particular organisms and biological features, profiles of major discoveries, and biographies of leading scientists. Each entry includes an essay and a further reading list. An international team of 200 leading experts in the field has prepared the illustrations and the essays, which range from concise descriptions to comprehensive discussions.

1550 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Encyclopedia of Paleontology is very well written, yet it does not completely quench my thirst in knowledge as other encyclopedias have the capability of doing.