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In Pursuit of Early Mammals by Zofia Kielan-Jaworow
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- Condition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Product Group
- Book
- Book Title
- In Pursuit of Early Mammals
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Weight
- 1 lbs
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- ISBN
- 9780253008176
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253008174
ISBN-13
9780253008176
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117300889
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
In Pursuit of Early Mammals
Language
English
Subject
Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals, Paleontology
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
Life of the Past Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2012-047303
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Nobody is better suited or more qualified to summarize how research on early mammal evolution has made its numerous breakthroughs than Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska. No one alive has had her kind of long and rich experience and her very diverse collaborations with scientists worldwide.... In my view, in the whole area of studies on Mesozoic mammal evolution for the past 100 years, only the late American paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson would be her equal., "Mesozoic mammal fossils are the focus of this fascinating book, which reviews both the fossils themselves and the history of their discovery. Paleontologist Kielan-Jaworowska... is uniquely qualified to synthesize the state of this field with its history; she has worked with various international collaborators for 50 years... Highly recommended." -Choice, reviewing a previous edition or volume, "Overall, this book provides an excellent description of the Mesozoic mammals. In addition to the author's personal experiences, she provides an overview of today's knowledge, with excellent illustrations, readable and up-to-date, and accompanied by a wealth of information on the people who have helped to further our knowledge. The reviewer is not aware of a similar work by another author. The book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the early history of the mammal..." --Zentralblatt fr Geologie und Palontologie, A fascinating window into the development of the field... The perspective of an individual at the center of these developments is captivating, informative, and has never before been published... An excellent starting point for any student interested in this field and for laymen interested in the path of scientific discovery.--Gregory P. Wilson, University of Washington, ""A fascinating window into the development of the field... The perspective of an individual at the center of these developments is captivating, informative, and has never before been published... An excellent starting point for any student interested in this field and for laymen interested in the path of scientific discovery."" -Gregory P. Wilson, University of Washington, Mesozoic mammal fossils are the focus of this fascinating book, which reviews both the fossils themselves and the history of their discovery. Paleontologist Kielan-Jaworowska . . . is uniquely qualified to synthesize the state of this field with its history; she has worked with various international collaborators for 50 years . . . Highly recommended., "A fascinating window into the development of the field... The perspective of an individual at the center of these developments is captivating, informative, and has never before been published... An excellent starting point for any student interested in this field and for laymen interested in the path of scientific discovery." -Gregory P. Wilson, University of Washington, "Nobody is better suited or more qualified to summarize how research on early mammal evolution has made its numerous breakthroughs than Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska. No one alive has had her kind of long and rich experience and her very diverse collaborations with scientists worldwide.... In my view, in the whole area of studies on Mesozoic mammal evolution for the past 100 years, only the late American paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson would be her equal." -Zhe-Xi Luo, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, A fascinating window into the development of the field... The perspective of an individual at the center of these developments is captivating, informative, and has never before been published... An excellent starting point for any student interested in this field and for laymen interested in the path of scientific discovery., Overall, this book provides an excellent description of the Mesozoic mammals. In addition to the author's personal experiences, she provides an overview of today's knowledge, with excellent illustrations, readable and up-to-date, and accompanied by a wealth of information on the people who have helped to further our knowledge. The reviewer is not aware of a similar work by another author. The book is recommended for anyone who is interested in the early history of the mammal . . ., ""Nobody is better suited or more qualified to summarize how research on early mammal evolution has made its numerous breakthroughs than Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska. No one alive has had her kind of long and rich experience and her very diverse collaborations with scientists worldwide.... In my view, in the whole area of studies on Mesozoic mammal evolution for the past 100 years, only the late American paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson would be her equal."" -Zhe-Xi Luo, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, "Part textbook, part personal narrative, this book succeeds in blending genres because of the warmth of the author. Whether she's talking about how mammals evolved their distinctive ear bones, or how she built a cabin out of plywood during a particularly cold field season in the Gobi, you know that a remarkable, passionate person is telling a story of science and adventure in her own words." --Priscum, "Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska provides a thorough review of the current state of early mammalian paleontology presented through the unique historical filter of someone who was at the foremost of the field for over half a century." --
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
569
Table Of Content
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Methods: Collecting Materials and Establishing Relationships 3. Paleontological Exploration of Mongolia by American, Japanese, Soviet and Russian Expeditions 4. Polish-Mongolian Expeditions, and the Nomadic Expedition, 2002 5. Origins of Mammals and the Earliest Representatives of Mammaliaforms and Mammals 6. Haramiyidans and Probable Related Forms 7. Docodontans 8. Eutriconodontans 9. Monotremes and the Issue of Australosphenida and Boreosphenida 10. Multituberculates and Gondwanatherians 11. "Symmetrodontans" 12. "Eupantotherians" and the Origin of Pseudotribosphenic Molars 13. Tribotheria, Matatheria, and the Issue of Deltatheroida 14. Eutherian and Placental Mammals 15. Paleobiology of Mammaliaforms and Early Mammals 16. Diversification of Mammaliaforms and Mesozoic Mammals: A Summary Bibliography Index
Synopsis
In Pursuit of Early Mammals presents the history of the mammals that lived during the Mesozoic era, the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, and describes their origins, anatomy, systematics, paleobiology, and distribution. It also tells the story of the author, a world-renowned specialist on these animals, and the other prominent paleontologists who have studied them. Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead large-scale paleontological expeditions, including eight to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, which brought back important collections of dinosaur, early mammal, and other fossils. She shares the difficulties and pleasures encountered in finding rare fossils and describes the changing views on early mammals made possible by these discoveries., She shares the difficulties and pleasures encountered in finding rare fossils and describes the changing views on early mammals made possible by these discoveries.
LC Classification Number
QE881
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