Evolution and the Fossil Record
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Description: This richly illustrated book authored by John Pojeta, Jr. and Dale A. Springer is available free online by the American Geological Institute. It is one of the most impressive textbooks of the AGI collection.
Evolution and the Fossil Record by John Pojeta, Jr. and Dale A. Springer his non-technical introduction to evolution, produced by the , aims to help the general public gain a better understanding of one of the fundamental underlying concepts of modern science. Colorful photos, drawings, and illustrations complement the authors' conversational style as they discuss geologic time; change through time; Darwin's theory of evolution; evolution as a mechanism for change; the nature of species; the nature of theory; paleontology, geology, and evolution; and determining the age of fossils and rocks. Four "case study" examples from the fossil record - evolution of vertebrate legs, evolution of birds, evolution of mammals, and evolution of whales - are presented to provide a time perspective for understanding the evolution of life on Earth. The booklet contains straightforward definitions as well as discussions of complex ideas.
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| Date | Creation Date: 1998-03-12T05:00:00Z Expiry Date: 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z |