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Evolution and the Fossil Record
John Pojeta, Jr. and Dale A. Springer
Evolution and the Fossil Record, an eye-catching booklet
produced by the American Geological Institute in cooperation with the
Paleontological Society, aims to help the general public gain a better
understanding of one of the fundamental underlying concepts of modern science.
This booklet has many colorful photos, drawings, and illustrations which
complement the authors' conversational style as they discuss geologic time;
change through time; Darwin's theory of evolution; evolution as a mechanism
for change; the nature of species; the nature of theory; paleontology,
geology, and evolution; and determining the age of fossils and rocks.
Four "case study" examples from the fossil record - evolution of vertebrate
legs, evolution of birds, evolution of mammals, and evolution of whales -
are presented to provide a time perspective for understanding the evolution
of life on Earth. This non-technical introduction to evolution contains
straightforward definitions as well as discussions of complex ideas.
An
on-line version is available for viewing on our web site.
ISBN 0-922152-57-8. Paperback, 8.50"x11.00" 32 pp. item #300113
Pricing Information
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| $2.50 | $2.50 | 1 lbs. |
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