Evolution of Vertebrate Design
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Book Overview
"The Evolution of Vertebrate Design" is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws, joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included. "A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection." "Scitech Book News""
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0226702367
ISBN13:9780226702360
Release Date:October 1987
Publisher:University of Chicago Press
Length:195 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.7" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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Extremely fine exposition
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I found this to be one of the best written books on the subject, extremely clear explanation of many facets in the design of vertebrate structures. The illustrations are simple and clear. I wish there were more of this kind of texts.
Evolution <-> design of vertebrates
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This clearly written, concise reference is suitable for the general reader interested in general functional principles in the evolution of vertebrates. The earliest vertebrates to the evolutionary radiation of mammals are covered. Leonard Radinsky was a professor at the University of Chicago, working on this reference as a textbook that would introduce students to vertebrate functional morphology combined with paleontology. Although he died in 1985, this reference was completed by Sharon B. Emerson in 1987.
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