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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of Evolution In 25 Discoveries: The Evidence And The People Who Found It
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The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing.\n\nIn The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for evolution. In twenty-five vignettes, he recounts the dramatic stories of the people who made crucial discoveries, placing each moment in the context of what it represented for the progress of science. He tackles topics like what it means to see evolution in action and what the many transitional fossils show us about evolution, following figures from Darwin to lesser-known researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the fossil record, the earth, and the universe. The book also features the stories of animal species strange and familiar, including humans-and our ties to some of our closest relatives and more distant cousins. Prothero's wide-ranging tales showcase awe-inspiring and bizarre aspects of nature and the powerful insights they give us into the way that life works.\n\nBrisk and entertaining while firmly grounded in fundamental science, The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries is a captivating read for anyone curious about the evidence for evolution and what it means for humanity.
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Donald R. Prothero Giants Of The Lost World: Dinosaurs And Other Extinct Monsters Of South America
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Donald R. Prothero Sedimentary Geology
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Both authors have created this textbook to show students how sedimentary strata serves geologists as a continuous record of Earth's history. The authors' conversational style, and focus on the important concepts make the book highly accessible to an undergraduate audience. Such complex ideas are broken down and made understandable to geology students. \nWritten for a first course in sedimentary geology or sedimentary rocks and stratigraphy (with only an introductory geology/physical geology course as a prerequisite). Each chapter focuses on general principles, without bringing in too much detail too quickly, allowing students to develop a solid base level of understanding core concepts. An accessible title for those covering two principal fields of sedimentary geology-sedimentary petrology (properties of sedimentary rocks, their classification and nomenclature) and stratigraphy (defines and describes natural bodies of rock).
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Donald R. Prothero Rompicapo Geologici E Chi Li Ha Risolti. La Storia Della Terra In 25 Rocce
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Ogni roccia racconta una storia. Per la maggior parte delle persone, una roccia è solo roccia, ma per un geologo esperto è un indizio ricco di preziose evidenze che possono essere lette chiaramente, se si sa come farlo. La geologia è come la serie televisiva CSI: geologi e paleontologi operano come investigatori forensi, mettono insieme impercettibili elementi di prova per ricostruire una “scena del crimine” del passato, spesso in modo incredibilmente dettagliato. Ancora una volta, Donald Prothero ha scritto un libro accurato e coinvolgente, leggibile da un pubblico di profani ma anche da lettori più esperti. Ciascun capitolo si concentra su una roccia particolare o su un importante fenomeno geologico, esaminando alcuni dei più interessanti fatti storici e culturali che li hanno riguardati. Si intreccia al racconto l’affascinante storia di chi ha fatto queste scoperte e di come ci è arrivato. Nella maggior parte dei casi, la comprensione è avvenuta gradualmente, con una serie di rivelazioni minori e inspiegabili, come singoli pezzi di un puzzle. Pagina dopo pagina affronteremo le più grandi domande della geologia: quanti anni ha la Terra? Che fine ha fatto il supercontinente Pangea? Come sono arrivate sulla cima dell’Everest le rocce oceaniche? Cosa possiamo imparare sul nostro pianeta da meteoriti e rocce lunari? Le risposte di Prothero passeranno attraverso casi di studio scelti con cura per ricostruire l’avvincente puzzle della storia della Terra. Scritto con uno stile divertente e accessibile, \"Rompicapo geologici e chi li ha risolti\" è una lettura essenziale per ogni appassionato di geologia e per chiunque sia curioso di sapere quale sia la storia della Terra che sta proprio sotto ai suoi piedi.
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Donald R. Prothero Evolution: What The Fossils Say And Why It Matters
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Donald R. Prothero's Evolution is an entertaining and rigorous history of the transitional forms and series found in the the fossil record. Its engaging narrative of scientific discovery and well-grounded analysis has led to the book's widespread adoption in courses that teach the nature and value of fossil evidence. Evolution tackles flood geology, rock dating, neo-Darwinism, and macroevolution. It includes extensive coverage of the primordial soup, invertebrate transitions, the development of the backbone, the reign of the dinosaurs, and the transformation from chimpanzee to human. The book details the many \"missing links,\" including some of the most recent discoveries, that flesh out the fossil timeline and the evolutionary process. In this second edition, Prothero describes new transitional fossils from various periods, vividly depicting such bizarre creatures as the Odontochelys, or the \"turtle on the half shell,\" fossil snakes with legs, and the \"Frogamander,\" a new example of amphibian transition.\nProthero's discussion of intelligent-design arguments includes more historical examples and careful examination of the \"experiments\" and observations that are exploited by creationists seeking to undermine sound science education. With new perspectives, Prothero reframes creationism more as a case study in denialism and pseudoscience than as a field with its own intellectual dynamism. The first edition was hailed as the best book on the fossil evidence for evolution, and this second edition will be welcome in the libraries of scholars, teachers, and general readers who stand up for sound science.
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Donald R. Prothero Vertebrate Evolution: From Origins To Dinosaurs And Beyond
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The first vertebrate animals appear in the fossil record over 520 million years ago. These lineages diversified and eventually crept ashore leading to further evolutionary divergence and the appearance of the familiar charismatic vertebrates of today. From the tiniest fishes, diminutive salamanders, and miniaturized lizards to gargantuan dinosaurs, enormous brontotheres, and immense whales, vertebrates have captured the imagination of the lay public as well as the most erudite academics. They are the among the best studied organisms. This book employs beautifully rendered illustrations of these diverse lineages along with informative text to document a rich evolutionary history. The prolific and best-selling author reveals much of the latest findings regarding the phylogenetic history of vertebrates without overwhelming the reader with pedantry and excessive jargon. Simultaneously, comprehensive and authoritative while being approachable and lucid, this book should appeal to both the scholar, the student, and the fossil enthusiast. \n\nKey Features\n\n\n\n \n\n \nProvides an up-to-date account of evolution of vertebrates\n \n\n \nIncludes numerous beautiful color reconstructions of prehistoric vertebrates\n \n\n \nDescribes extinct vertebrates and their evolutionary history\n \n\n \nDiscusses and illustrates the first vertebrates, as well as familiar lineages of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals\n \n\n \nReviews mass extinctions and other important events in the diversification of vertebrates\n\nRelated Titles\n\nBard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 9780367357016)\n\nBöhmer, C., et al. Atlas of Terrestrial Mammal Limbs (ISBN 9781138705906)\n\nDiogo, R., et al. Muscles of Chordates: Development, Homologies, and Evolution (ISBN 9781138571167)\n\nSchweitzer, M. H., et al. Dinosaurs: How We Know What We Know (ISBN 9780367563813)
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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of Life In 25 Fossils: Tales Of Intrepid Fossil Hunters And The Wonders Of Evolution
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Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet. The twenty-five fossils portrayed in this book catch animals in their evolutionary splendor as they transition from one kind of organism to another. We witness extinct plants and animals of microscopic and immense size and thrilling diversity. We learn about fantastic land and sea creatures that have no match in nature today. Along the way, we encounter such fascinating fossils as the earliest trilobite, Olenellus; the giant shark Carcharocles; the \"fishibian\" Tiktaalik; the \"Frogamander\" and the \"Turtle on the Half-Shell\"; enormous marine reptiles and the biggest dinosaurs known; the first bird, Archaeopteryx; the walking whale Ambulocetus; the gigantic hornless rhinoceros Paraceratherium, the largest land mammal that ever lived; and the Australopithecus nicknamed \"Lucy,\" the oldest human skeleton.\nWe meet the scientists and adventurers who pioneered paleontology and learn about the larger intellectual and social contexts in which their discoveries were made. Finally, we find out where to see these splendid fossils in the world's great museums. Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth.
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Donald R. Prothero La Storia Della Vita In 25 Fossili. Le Meraviglie Dell'evoluzione E I Suoi Intrepidi Ricercatori
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Ogni fossile racconta una storia. Una selezione ragionata e particolarissima, che si concentra su vertebrati e dinosauri, ricostruisce come si è sviluppata la vita sulla Terra. La storia della vita sulla Terra è un racconto incredibilmente complesso. Al momento, sul nostro Pianeta esistono tra i 5 e i 15 milioni di specie, ma dall’origine della vita, stimata intorno a 3,5 miliardi di anni fa, ne sono passate centinaia di milioni (forse molte di più), ormai quasi tutte estinte. Per narrarci queste trasformazioni epocali altrimenti impossibili da comprendere, lo stimato paleontologo Donald R. Prothero ha scelto venticinque fossili emblematici in grado di rappresentare le diverse tappe dell’evoluzione e di rivelare le fasi cruciali dei primi cambiamenti dei grandi gruppi tassonomici, o della transizione da un gruppo a un altro, facendoci vedere come la storia della vita non sia solo l’originarsi di nuove specie ma una straordinaria dimostrazione di adattamento alle dimensioni, alle nicchie ecologiche e all’habitat. I venticinque fossili individuati da Prothero sono tra gli esempi più estremi di ciò che può produrre l’evoluzione, dal più grande predatore terrestre fino alle più gigantesche creature che abbiano mai solcato gli oceani. Lungo il percorso, incontreremo fossili famosissimi e affascinanti come quelli dei primi trilobiti (Olenellus), dello squalo gigante (il Carcharocles), del primo uccello (l’Archaeopteryx), della balena che cammina (l’Ambulocetus), dell’imponente rinoceronte senza corna (il Paraceratherium) – il più grande mammifero terrestre mai vissuto – e dell’Australopithecus soprannominato Lucy, il primo e più antico ominine risalente a oltre 3 milioni di anni fa, costituito da uno scheletro quasi completo piuttosto che da ossa isolate. Al tempo stesso conosceremo gli scienziati e gli avventurieri che hanno aperto la strada alla paleontologia e i contesti intellettuali e sociali in cui sono state fatte le loro scoperte. Infine, Prothero ci illustrerà dove potremo vedere con i nostri stessi occhi questi splendidi reperti, fornendoci informazioni dettagliate sui grandi musei di tutto il mondo dove sono conservati.
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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of The Earth In 25 Rocks: Tales Of Important Geological Puzzles And The People Who Solved Them
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9780231182614Categoria: Libri e riviste
Every rock is a tangible trace of the earth's past. The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks tells the fascinating stories behind the discoveries that shook the foundations of geology. In twenty-five chapters-each about a particular rock, outcrop, or geologic phenomenon-Donald R. Prothero recounts the scientific detective work that shaped our understanding of geology, from the unearthing of exemplary specimens to tectonic shifts in how we view the inner workings of our planet. \n\nProthero follows in the footsteps of the scientists who asked-and answered-geology's biggest questions: How do we know how old the earth is? What happened to the supercontinent Pangea? How did ocean rocks end up at the top of Mount Everest? What can we learn about our planet from meteorites and moon rocks? He answers these questions through expertly chosen case studies, such as Pliny the Younger's firsthand account of the eruption of Vesuvius; the granite outcrops that led a Scottish scientist to theorize that the landscapes he witnessed were far older than Noah's Flood; the salt and gypsum deposits under the Mediterranean Sea that indicate that it was once a desert; and how trying to date the age of meteorites revealed the dangers of lead poisoning. Each of these breakthroughs filled in a piece of the greater puzzle that is the earth, with scientific discoveries dovetailing with each other to offer an increasingly coherent image of the geologic past. Summarizing a wealth of information in an entertaining, approachable style, The Story of the Earth in 25 Rocks is essential reading for the armchair geologist, the rock hound, and all who are curious about the earth beneath their feet.
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Donald R. Prothero The Princeton Field Guide To Prehistoric Mammals
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9780691156828Categoria: Libri e riviste
After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and gigantic giraffe-like rhinoceroses. Here is the ultimate illustrated field guide to the lost world of these weird and wonderful prehistoric creatures. A woolly mammoth probably won't come thundering through your vegetable garden any time soon. But if one did, this would be the book to keep on your windowsill next to the binoculars. It covers all the main groups of fossil mammals, discussing taxonomy and evolutionary history, and providing concise accounts of the better-known genera and species as well as an up-to-date family tree for each group. No other book presents such a wealth of new information about these animals--what they looked like, how they behaved, and how they were interrelated. In addition, this unique guide is stunningly illustrated throughout with full-color reconstructions of these beasts--many never before depicted--along with photographs of amazing fossils from around the world.\n* Provides an up-to-date guidebook to hundreds of extinct species, from saber-toothed cats to giant mammoths * Features a wealth of color illustrations, including new reconstructions of many animals never before depicted* Demonstrates evolution in action--such as how whales evolved from hoofed mammals and how giraffes evolved from creatures with short necks* Explains how mass extinctions and climate change affected mammals, including why some mammals grew so huge
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Donald R. Prothero Weird Earth: Debunking Strange Ideas About Our Planet
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Aliens. Ley lines. Water dowsing. Conspiracies and myths captivate imaginations and promise mystery and magic. Whether it's arguing about the moon landing hoax or a Frisbee-like Earth drifting through space, when held up to science and critical thinking, these ideas fall flat. \nIn Weird Earth: Debunking Strange Ideas About Our Planet, Donald R. Prothero demystifies these conspiracies and offers answers to some of humanity's most outlandish questions. Applying his extensive scientific knowledge, Prothero corrects misinformation that con artists and quacks use to hoodwink others about geology—hollow earth, expanding earth, and bizarre earthquakes—and mystical and paranormal happenings—healing crystals, alien landings, and the gates of hell. By deconstructing wild claims such as prophesies of imminent natural disasters, Prothero provides a way for everyone to recognize dubious assertions. Prothero answers these claims with facts, offering historical and scientific context in a light-hearted manner that is accessible to everyone, no matter their background. \nWith a careful layering of evidence in geology, archaeology, and biblical and historical records, Prothero's Weird Earth examines each conspiracy and myth and leaves no question unanswered.
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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of Earth's Climate In 25 Discoveries: How Scientists Found The Connections Between Climate And Life
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Over 4.5 billion years, Earth’s climate has transformed tremendously. Before our more temperate recent past, the planet swung from one extreme to another—from a greenhouse world of sweltering temperatures and high sea levels to a “snowball earth” in which glaciers reached the equator. During this history, we now know, living things and the climate have always influenced and even shaped each other. But the climate has never changed as rapidly or as drastically as it has since the Industrial Revolution.\n\nIn this lively and entertaining book, Donald R. Prothero explores the astonishing connections between climate and life through the ages, telling the remarkable stories of the scientists who made crucial discoveries. Journeying through the intertwined evolution of climate and life, he tackles questions such as: Why do we have phytoplankton to thank for the air we breathe? What kind of climate was necessary for the rise of the dinosaurs—or the mammals, their successors? When and how have climatic changes caused mass extinctions? Prothero concludes with the Ice Ages and the Holocene, the role of climate in human history, and the perils of anthropogenic climate change. Understanding why the climate has changed in the past, this timely book shows, is essential to grasping the gravity of how radically human activity is altering the climate today.
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Donald R. Prothero Fantastic Fossils: A Guide To Finding And Identifying Prehistoric Life
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Nothing fills us with a sense of wonder like fossils. What looks at first like a simple rock is in fact a clue that reveals the staggering diversity of ancient environments, the winding pathways of evolution, and the majesty of a vanished earth. But as much as one might daydream of digging a hole in the backyard and finding a Tyrannosaurus, only a few places contain these buried treasures, and when a scientist comes across a remnant of prehistoric life, great care must be taken. What do budding paleontologists need to know before starting their search?\n\nIn Fantastic Fossils, Donald R. Prothero offers an accessible, entertaining, and richly illustrated guide to the paleontologist's journey. He details the best places to look for fossils, the art of how to find them, and how to classify the major types. Prothero provides expert wisdom about typical fossils that an average person can hope to collect and how to hunt fossils responsibly and ethically. He also explores the lessons that both common and rarer discoveries offer about paleontology and its history, as well as what fossils can tell us about past climates and present climate change. Captivating illustrations by the paleoartist Mary Persis Williams bring to life hundreds of important specimens. Offering valuable lessons for armchair enthusiasts and paleontology students alike, Fantastic Fossils is an essential companion for all readers who have ever dreamed of going in search of traces of a lost world.
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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of Evolution In 25 Discoveries: The Evidence And The People Who Found It
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9780231190367Categoria: Libri e riviste
The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing.\n\nIn The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for evolution. In twenty-five vignettes, he recounts the dramatic stories of the people who made crucial discoveries, placing each moment in the context of what it represented for the progress of science. He tackles topics like what it means to see evolution in action and what the many transitional fossils show us about evolution, following figures from Darwin to lesser-known researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the fossil record, the earth, and the universe. The book also features the stories of animal species strange and familiar, including humans-and our ties to some of our closest relatives and more distant cousins. Prothero's wide-ranging tales showcase awe-inspiring and bizarre aspects of nature and the powerful insights they give us into the way that life works.\n\nBrisk and entertaining while firmly grounded in fundamental science, The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries is a captivating read for anyone curious about the evidence for evolution and what it means for humanity.
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Donald R. Prothero California's Amazing Geology
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9781032294902Categoria: Libri e riviste
California has some of the most distinctive and unique geology in the United States. It is the only state with all three types of plate boundaries, an extraordinary history of earthquakes and volcanoes, and many rocks and minerals found nowhere else. The Golden State includes both the highest and lowest points in the continental US and practically every conceivable geological feature known. This book discusses not only the important geologic features of each region in California but also the complex geologic four-dimensional puzzle of how California was assembled, beginning over two billion years ago. The author provides an up-to-date and authoritative review of the geology and geomorphology of each geologic province, as well as recent revelations of the tectonic history of California’s past. There are separate chapters on some of California’s distinctive geologic resources, including gold, oil, water, coastlines, and fossils. An introductory section describes basic rock and mineral types and fundamental aspects of plate tectonics, so that students and other readers can make sense of the bizarre, wild, and crazy jigsaw puzzle that is California's geological history.\n\nIn this second edition, the book has an entirely new final section, “California’s Environmental Hazards and Challenges,” with new chapters on California’s landslides, air and water pollution, renewable energy, and the future of climate change in California.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n\nThoroughly updates the market-leading textbook on California's geology\nIs written by an author with 30 years of teaching geology and leading field trips in California\nIntroduces California's unique geological history\nCovers fundamentals of geology\nCharacterizes specific geographical regions of California\nDescribes major geological resources of California\nSummarizes the paleontology of California\nReviews the likely impact of climate change on California's environment\n\nRelated Titles\n\nHollocher, K. A Pictorial Guide to Metamorphic Rocks in the Field (ISBN 978-11380-2630-8)\n\nGlavovic, B. et al. Climate Change and the Coast: Building Resilient Communities (ISBN 978-04154-6487-1)
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Donald R. Prothero Fantastic Fossils: A Guide To Finding And Identifying Prehistoric Life
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9780231195799Categoria: Libri e riviste
Nothing fills us with a sense of wonder like fossils. What looks at first like a simple rock is in fact a clue that reveals the staggering diversity of ancient environments, the winding pathways of evolution, and the majesty of a vanished earth. But as much as one might daydream of digging a hole in the backyard and finding a Tyrannosaurus, only a few places contain these buried treasures, and when a scientist comes across a remnant of prehistoric life, great care must be taken. What do budding paleontologists need to know before starting their search?\n\nIn Fantastic Fossils, Donald R. Prothero offers an accessible, entertaining, and richly illustrated guide to the paleontologist’s journey. He details the best places to look for fossils, the art of how to find them, and how to classify the major types. Prothero provides expert wisdom about typical fossils that an average person can hope to collect and how to hunt fossils responsibly and ethically. He also explores the lessons that both common and rarer discoveries offer about paleontology and its history, as well as what fossils can tell us about past climates and present climate change. Captivating illustrations by the paleoartist Mary Persis Williams bring to life hundreds of important specimens. Offering valuable lessons for armchair enthusiasts and paleontology students alike, Fantastic Fossils is an essential companion for all readers who have ever dreamed of going in search of traces of a lost world.
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Donald R. Prothero The Story Of The Dinosaurs In 25 Discoveries: Amazing Fossils And The People Who Found Them
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Today, any kid can rattle off the names of dozens of dinosaurs. But it took centuries of scientific effort—and a lot of luck—to discover and establish the diversity of dinosaur species we now know. How did we learn that Triceratops had three horns? Why don’t many paleontologists consider Brontosaurus a valid species? What convinced scientists that modern birds are relatives of ancient Velociraptor?\n\nIn The Story of the Dinosaurs in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero tells the fascinating stories behind the most important fossil finds and the intrepid researchers who unearthed them. In twenty-five vivid vignettes, he weaves together dramatic tales of dinosaur discoveries with what modern science now knows about the species to which they belong. Prothero takes us from eighteenth-century sightings of colossal bones taken for biblical giants through recent discoveries of enormous predators even larger than Tyrannosaurus. He recounts the escapades of the larger-than-life personalities who made modern paleontology, including scientific rivalries like the nineteenth-century “Bone Wars.” Prothero also details how to draw the boundaries between species and explores debates such as whether dinosaurs had feathers, explaining the findings that settled them or keep them going. Throughout, he offers a clear and rigorous look at what paleontologists consider sound interpretation of evidence. An essential read for any dinosaur lover, this book teaches us to see an ancient world ruled by giant majestic creatures anew.
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Daniel Loxton;donald R. Prothero Abominable Science!: Origins Of The Yeti, Nessie, And Other Famous Cryptids
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Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world.
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