Highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies Intended for both majors and non majors; balances scientific rigor with real world examplesNew edition includes updates on recent finds and an increased coverage of evolution and physiologyFeatures end of chapter discussion questions, easy reference glossary, new references at the end of each chapter, and high-quality, full color figures and photographs throughoutSupplemented by a dedicated web page, www.blackwellpublishing.com/dinosaurs with interactive material and all art in downloadable form (art also available to instructors on CD-ROM)This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, an expanded and improved illustration program, and is in color throughout.Beginning with foundational chapters on the scientific method and the context of dinosaurs, the text then proceeds with detailed discussions of dinosaur anatomy, taphonomy, evolution, physiology, and ichnology. The book also examines five select clades of dinosaurs, and finishes by covering birds as modern dinosaurs and dinosaur extinctions. Intended for both majors and nonmajors, this textbook balances scientific rigor with real-world examples which show how dinosaurs lived and died as well as what happened to them after they died.Features of this new edition include:Everyday scenarios at chapter openings which set the stage for chapter contentDedicated web page, www.blackwellpublishing.com/dinosaurs, with interactive material and all art in downloadable form (art also available to instructors on CD-ROM)End-of-chapter discussion questionsEasy-reference glossaryNew references at the end of each chapterHigh-quality, full-color figures and photographs throughout
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"This book is successful. It is indeed full of valuable and useful information that is generally well packaged and accessible." (Geological Magazine, July 2008)"The text is very appropriate for an introductory course ondinosaurs. The material is up to date, the pedagogy is excellent,and the explanations of technical material are accessible.I've already used this text, and will continue to do so- the new edition is an excellent improvement."
-Raymond Freeman-Lynde, University of Georgia
"Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs is packedwith information and covers the essential topics thoroughly.Martin's style makes the reading fun and easy, so that theinformation is easy to assimilate. In addition, the website is anexcellent resource, providing a wealth of information and links forfurther exploration."
-Gus Winterfeld, Idaho State University
-Raymond Freeman-Lynde, University of Georgia
"Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs is packedwith information and covers the essential topics thoroughly.Martin's style makes the reading fun and easy, so that theinformation is easy to assimilate. In addition, the website is anexcellent resource, providing a wealth of information and links forfurther exploration."
-Gus Winterfeld, Idaho State University