Product Description

This is a revised and updated version of Rhona Black's successful and highly acclaimed textbook. Aimed at students approaching the subject for the first time, The Elements of Palaeontology achieves an approach simple enough for beginning students, yet with sufficient depth and breadth of coverage for those wishing to delve further into the early history of life. The author deals systematically with all the groups of fossilised organisms: invertebrates and vertebrates, microfossils, plants and trace fossils, describing their morphology and dealing briefly with the biological aspects of palaeontology. The relevant technical terms are clearly defined and a glossary is included for each of the main invertebrate groups. In this second edition, a chapter on trace fossils has been added, the chapter on microfossils expanded, and a section on pollens included with the plants. In each case the superb illustrations have been added to, with the inclusion of many new electron micrographs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #236383 in Books
• Published on: 1989-01-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 420 pages

Review
Reviews from First Edition: 'This is an excellent book and should find a place in all libraries.' School Science Reviews

' … a beautifully illustrated palaeontological textbook of the classical British school.' Nature

' … suitable for school and university students alike … is truly introductory with the many technical terms employed by palaeontologists defined. The text is well written and clearly expressed.' The Times Educational Supplement

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Introduction to Palaeontology
I think this textbook gives an very sound base with which to explore the field of Palaeontology. It is full of information, excellent drawings, and summaries. The book starts with explanations of Geological terms, and goes on to introduce each fossil group. Whether your studying A levels, a university degree or simply reading for interest, this book is written at a level that will easily be understood by all. Any complex ideas or technical terms are explained, and each chapter has a glossary at the end, so confusion is impossible. Ms Black deserves top marks for what is a highly detailed, and throughly readable book.