Fossils : the key to the past / Richard Fortey.
Fossils : the key to the past / Richard Fortey.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Ithaca, New York : Comstock Publishing Associates, a division of Cornell University Press, 2015.
Call Numbers
G 2016/1731
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
256 pages ; 26 cm.
Content type
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Buried in the rocks -- Time and change -- Rocks and fossils -- Recognising fossils -- Reviving fossils -- Origin of life -- Extinction and evolution -- Human evolution -- Fossil dna -- Use of fossils -- Making a collection.
Publication information
Publisher
Ithaca, New York : Comstock Publishing Associates, a division of Cornell University Press, 2015.
Edition
Fifth edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2015.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"In his accessible introduction to the study and meaning of fossils, the world-renowned paleontologist Richard Fortey provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of fossils and their use in reconstructing the history of life on Earth. Extensively illustrated in full color throughout, this fifth edition of Fossils includes the most recent advances...
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Full title
Fossils : the key to the past / Richard Fortey.
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Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
©2015.
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Call Numbers
G 2016/1731
Record Identifier
74VKVpEmzwlg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVpEmzwlg
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ISBN
1501700537
9781501700538
DDC
560
MMS ID
991023986710302626
