Bringing Fossils To Life: An Introduction To Paleobiology

By Donald R. Prothero

Book Overview

One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary history of major plant and animal phyla. It incorporates current research from biology, ecology, and population genetics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical paleobiological textbooks and those that describe only invertebrate paleobiology and that emphasize cataloguing live organisms instead of dead objects. For this third edition Donald R. Prothero has revised the art and research throughout, expanding the coverage of invertebrates and adding a discussion of new methodologies and a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231158939
• ISBN13: 9780231158930
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 4.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.1" x 10.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

The intro paleontology book your grandpappy wished for

In the late Paleocene, when I took upper division paleontology, we used Clarkson's Invertebrate Paleontology and Evolution, which was very good. But in all honesty, it was a lovely grad student/lab instructor who made paleontology interesting and kept students motivated. Prothero does the same here with his words (rather than his figure!) since he's consulted over the years with those who matter most: his students. I've read...

Interesting material, great pedagogy

In my opinion, this book provides a great introduction to the study of paleobiology. It is an introductory book in the sense that it does not require any previous knowledge, but it is a serious textbook that would typically require more that just casual reading. The first few chapters cover the basic material need to understand the history of life on Earth. It starts with fossilization and fossils, which provide the currently...

Bringing Fossils to Life by D. Prothero

I have not read this book yet (for my fall class in college), but I am happy with the professional courtesy that I received during shipment. I would buy books from the seller again. The book description was accurate and as expected for a used text book. I am happy with my purchase. Thank you.

Davosaurus

Excellent coverage of both the biological and geological aspects of this most fascinating science. Well illustrated with both 'further readings' and bibliography. Includes glossary. An essential text suitable for both the interested enthusiast and first/second year university students.