Palaeobiology: A Synthesis was widely acclaimed both for its content and production quality. Ten years on, Derek Briggs and Peter Crowther have once again brought together over 150 leading authorities from around the world to produce Palaeobiology II. Using the same successful formula, the content is arranged as a series of concise articles, taking a thematic approach to the subject, rather than treating the various fossil groups systematically. This entirely new book, with its diversity of new topics and over 100 new contributors, reflects the exciting developments in the field, including accounts of spectacular newly discovered fossils, and embraces data from other disciplines such as astrobiology, geochemistry and genetics. Palaeobiology II will be an invaluable resource, not only for palaeontologists, but also for students and researchers in other branches of the earth and life sciences. Written by an international team of recognised authorities in the field. Content is concise but informative. Demonstrates how palaeobiological studies are at the heart of a range of scientific themes. The first edition of Paleobiology was widely acclaimed for both its content and lavish production, selling over 4500 copies (despite the high list price). Ten years on, these renowned editors have again brought together an international team of experts to produce Paleobiology II. Using the same successful formula, the encyclopedic content is arranged as a series of concise articles, giving both authoritative and up-to-date accounts of the major topics of the subject. With the great majority of the 137 articles addressing new topics and over 100 of the contributors new to the project, this is an entirely new book, reflecting the exciting developments in the field. This new edition will be an invaluable resource for advanced level students and academics with an interest in Paleobiology. This follow-up title to "Palaeobiology: A Synthesis" reflects the exciting developments in the field, including accounts of spectacular newly discovered fossils, and embraces data from other disciplines such as astrobiology, geochemistry and genetics 'All the organic beings which have ever lived on this Earth', wrote Charles Darwin in On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, 'may be descended from some one primordial form. Edited By Derek E.g. Briggs And Peter R. Crowther. International Stratigraphic Chart On End Pages. To The Memory Of J.j. Stepkoski Jr. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
