Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Life of the Past Ser.: Wildlife of Gondwana : Dinosaurs and Other Vertebrates from the Ancient Supercontinent by Thomas H. Rich and Patricia Vickers-Rich (1999, Hardcover)
ZUBER (265093)
97.8% positive feedback
Price:
$59.95
Free shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.
Condition:
WILDLIFE OF GONDWANA: DINOSAURS AND OTHER VERTEBRATES FROM THE ANCIENT SUPERCONTINENT (LIFE OF THE PAST) By Patricia Vickers-rich & Thomas H. Rich - Hardcover **BRAND NEW**.
- Buy It NowWILDLIFE OF GONDWANA: DINOSAURS AND OTHER VERTEBRATES FROM By Patricia NEW
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherIndiana University Press
ISBN-100253336430
ISBN-139780253336439
eBay Product ID (ePID)356710
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWildlife of Gondwana : Dinosaurs and Other Vertebrates from the Ancient Supercontinent
Publication Year1999
SubjectEarth Sciences / Geology, Paleontology
TypeTextbook
AuthorThomas H. Rich, Patricia Vickers-Rich
Subject AreaScience
SeriesLife of the Past Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight66.4 Oz
Item Length12.9 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN99-036298
ReviewsGondwana (also known as Gondwanaland) is the supercontinent that existed (primarily) in the southern hemisphere from about 350 to 150 million years ago, composed of what is now Australia and much of Africa, India, and South America. This oversized work examines Gondwana's geologic history and the fossilized evidence of its diverse life forms (with an emphasis on vertebrates) in light of recent discoveries. Background information on the history of scientific investigation of the supercontinent, geology and geologic time, problems of the fossil record, and the history of life make this work accessible to a wide audience. This new edition (1st, 1993) adds 15 pages of new discoveries, as well as correcting typographical errors and revising the systematic, geographic, and geologic index. This is a treasure trove of photographs, maps, charts, time lines, and drawings, as well as a source of concise but detailed scientific information. Written by a group of Australians, including paleontologists and photographers, it is an ideal beginning place for research on the subject. An extensive bibliography enhances its use as a reference source. Recommended for all libraries. General readers; undergraduates through faculty.J./P>--J. Nabe, SUNY at Stony Brook"Choice" (01/01/2000), Gondwana (also known as Gondwanaland) is the supercontinent that existed (primarily) in the southern hemisphere from about 350 to 150 million years ago, composed of what is now Australia and much of Africa, India, and South America. This oversized work examines Gondwana's geologic history and the fossilized evidence of its diverse life forms (with an emphasis on vertebrates) in light of recent discoveries. Background information on the history of scientific investigation of the supercontinent, geology and geologic time, problems of the fossil record, and the history of life make this work accessible to a wide audience. This new edition (1st, 1993) adds 15 pages of new discoveries, as well as correcting typographical errors and revising the systematic, geographic, and geologic index. This is a treasure trove of photographs, maps, charts, time lines, and drawings, as well as a source of concise but detailed scientific information. Written by a group of Australians, including paleontologists and photographers, it is an ideal beginning place for research on the subject. An extensive bibliography enhances its use as a reference source. Recommended for all libraries. General readers; undergraduates through faculty.J. Nabe, SUNY at Stony Brook, Choice, July 2000
Dewey Edition21
Photographed byCoffa, Francesco, Morton, Steve
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal566
Table Of ContentIntroduction Part One: Gondwana in Perspective Part Two: The Search for Beginnings Part Three: The Fossil Vertebrates of Australia 1. And Then There Were Bones 2. An Age of Fishes 3. Attack on the Land 4. Dinosaurs and Polar Nights 5. An Ark to the Tropics 6. The Living Vertebrates of Australia Part Four: Gondwana Faunas in Global Context Acknowledgments Glossary Systematic Geographic and Geologic Index Bibliography Index
Synopsis"This is a treasure trove... Recommended for all libraries." --Choice Before the six major continents were separated by vast seas, there existed the landmass of Gondwana (now Australia, South America, Antarctica, India, Africa, and New Zealand). This book presents the history of the vertebrate faunas of Gondwana, beginning with the origin of life, even before Gondwana coalesced, and moving through time as the continent shifted, along with its vertebrate life. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, drawings, and paintings, Wildlife of Gondwana is a major reference to life of the past. Originally published in Australia in 1993, this corrected and augmented edition contains new material on fossil discoveries in India., Today the six major continents are separated by vast seas, but it has not always been so. The relentless motion of the earth's crust sometimes joined, sometimes separated, many partners; twice such a union created the landmass of Gondwana. This great southern supercontinent once was home to an unusual array of wildlife. From small jawless fishes and primitive amphibians to dinosaurs, giant lizards, and large flightless birds, the vertebrates of Gondwana have given rise to the unique biotas of Australia and South America today.
LC Classification NumberQE841.R5 1999
All listings for this product
Be the first to write a review
