1550 Pages
    by Routledge

    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.

    Introduction
    Advisers and Contributors
    Alphabetical List of Entries

    Thematic Outline of Entries

    Biography

    Ronald Singer, R.R. Bensley Professor of Biology and Medical Sciences, University of Chicago

     

    "Unique in its range, this massive work is not a catalog of fossil species, but the comprehensive overview of a field of scholarly research... A highly recommended source for academic and public libraries." -- Library Journal (starred review)
    "A valuable reference source for undergraduate, high school, or public libraries." -- Choice
    "Here is a welcome and much-needed resource... Extremely well written, with line drawings, photographs, charts and other illustrative matter, plus a list of works cited and a further reading list...This is an excellent work, recommended for all libraries from high school to academic. It is pleasing to the eye, well bound, authoritative, and highly readable...the discipline of paleontology is not fast changing, making this set a standard reference source for many years without going out of date." -- Booklist/RBB
    "This well-researched and well-written set will be beneficial to those doing research specifically in the area of paleontology. It will also be useful in science, academic, and many large public libraries." -- American Reference Books Annual
    "A useful addition to university and museum libraries." -- Nature
    "An essential reference tool...highly recommended." -- E-Streams