Paleontology: An Illustrated History by Bainbridge, David
Paleontology: An Illustrated History by Bainbridge, David

Paleontology: An Illustrated History

An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today Humans have...
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Author: David Bainbridge
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Paleontology: An Illustrated History by Bainbridge, David

Paleontology: An Illustrated History

$362.86
Paleontology: An Illustrated History by Bainbridge, David

Paleontology: An Illustrated History

$362.86
Author: David Bainbridge
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to today

Humans have been stumbling upon the petrified remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and all manner of strange and marvelous creatures. In this richly illustrated book, David Bainbridge recounts how legends like these gradually gave rise to the modern science of paleontology, and how this pioneering discipline has reshaped our view of the natural world.

Bainbridge takes readers from ancient Greece to the eighteenth century, when paleontology began to coalesce into the scientific field we know today, and discusses how contemporary paleontologists use cutting-edge technologies to flesh out the discoveries of past and present. He brings to life the stories and people behind some of the greatest fossil finds of all time, and explains how paleontology has long straddled the spheres of science and art. Bainbridge also looks to the future of the discipline, discussing how the rapid recovery of DNA and other genetic material from the fossil record promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origins and evolution of ancient life.

This panoramic book brings together stunning illustrations ranging from early sketches and engravings to eye-popping paleoart and high-tech computer reconstructions.

Author: David Bainbridge
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02/08/2022
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.10w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780691220925


Review Citation(s):
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About the Author
David Bainbridge is a comparative anatomist in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of St Catharine's College. His many books include How Zoologists Organize Things: The Art of Classification, Stripped Bare: The Art of Animal Anatomy (Princeton), and Middle Age: A Natural History.
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