Rereading the fossil record: the growth of paleobiology as an evolutionary discipline
Auteur :
Sepkoski, David
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226272948
Date de publication :
5 mars 2015
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,5 x 0,3 cm
Poids :
652 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Presents a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology. The author shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. It offers insight on data-driven approaches in recent science.