Description
About the Author
Michel Laurin is a vertebrate paleontologist and a CNRS research scientist working in the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.
Reviews
"Summarizes key concepts of modern paleontological research." The Guardian "I recommend the book to students especially, although the book certainly would be a welcome addition into any natural historian's library." Systematic Biology "The text is detailed, well referenced, and... readable." Choice "How Vertebrates Left the Water provides a generally well-written and -illustrated synthesis of an interesting evolutionary topic." -- Harvey B. Lillywhite Bioscience "It is a fantastic summary of the fossil record of our vertebrate ancestors and brethren as well as a general introduction to the science of paleontology." Systematic Biology "Well-written and -illustrated synthesis of an interesting evolutionary topic, crafted from the perspective of a talented and qualified paleontologist." Bioscience
Book Information
ISBN 9780520266476
Author Michel Laurin
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm