Fossils
the key to the past
by Richard A. Fortey
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"In his accessible introduction to the study and meaning of fossils, the world-renowned paleontologist Richard Fortey provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fossils and their use in reconstructing the history of life on Earth. Extensively illustrated in full color throughout, this fifth edition of Fossils includes the most recent advances in our understanding of the fossil record and the significance of new fossil finds. Fortey clearly explains what fossils are, how they form, how to identify them, and how they help us to understand Earth's geological past and the emergence of life. Drawing on all the latest research, including recent developments in molecular paleontology, he discusses evolution and extinction, the economic uses of fossil-derived products such as oil and coal, and offers practical advice for making a fossil collection. Fossils will appeal to everyone who shares an interest in the history of life on our planet."--Publisher's description.
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Fossils: the key to the past
2015, Comstock Publishing Associates, a division of Cornell University Press
in English
- Fifth edition.
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Fossils
2009, Natural History Museum
in English
- Completely rev. and updated.
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Fossils
2009, Natural History Museum
in English
- Completely rev. and updated.
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Fossils: the key to the past
2002, Smithsonian Institution Press, In association with The Natural History Museum, London
in English
- 3rd ed.
1588340236 9781588340238
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Fossils: the key to the past
1991, Harvard University Press
in English
- New ed.
0674311353 9780674311350
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"This introduction to the world of paleontology has been completely revised and updated, reflecting changes in the ways that fossils are viewed and interpreted. Using the fluid writing style that made Trilobite! Eyewitness to Evolution such a success, Richard Fortey brings the study of fossils into the twenty-first century."--BOOK JACKET.
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