The History Of Fossils
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The History Of Fossils Over Centuries
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Author : Maurizio Forli
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-08-22
The History Of Fossils Over Centuries written by Maurizio Forli and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-22 with Science categories.
This book discusses the history of invertebrate fossil understanding and classification by exploring fossil studies between the 15th and 18th centuries. Before the modern age, the understanding of fossil findings went through several phases. The treatment by philologists, philosophers and historians of natural sciences involved religious, sometimes folkloristic, aspects before scientific ones. This work showcases and assesses these original findings by carrying out a bibliographical, and above all iconographical research, aimed at finding the first printed images of the objects that we now know as fossils. From here, the authors provide an understanding of the true nature of fossils by analyzing them through modern academic viewpoints, and describing each fossil group from a paleontological and taxonomic point of view, retracing their treatment in the course of the centuries. As a point of reference for each fossil group treated, the authors have considered indispensable the use of ancient prints as evidence of the first iconographic sources dedicated to fossils, starting from those in the late fifteenth century, dedicated to the most common groups of invertebrates without neglecting a necessary exception, the ichthyodontolites, fundamental in the discussion in Italy on the interpretation of the organic origin of fossils, and from the end of the sixteenth century to about half of the eighteenth century. The abundant iconographic apparatus used, often unpublished or specially reworked, is essential and functional to the understanding of the various aspects addressed, a visual complement to the text and vice versa, designed and used taking its cue from the need imposed on early scholars to document their discoveries visually. Among the chosen images there is no shortage of original attributions to fossil finds that have been poorly understood or misidentified until now. The English translation of this book from its Italian original manuscript was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service provider DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision of the content was done by the authors.
The History Of Fossils
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Author : John Hill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1748
The History Of Fossils written by John Hill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1748 with Biology categories.
The Meaning Of Fossils
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Author : Martin J.S. Rudwick
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-07-15
The Meaning Of Fossils written by Martin J.S. Rudwick and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-15 with Nature categories.
"It is not often that a work can literally rewrite a person's view of a subject. And this is exactly what Rudwick's book should do for many paleontologists' view of the history of their own field."—Stephen J. Gould, Paleobotany and Palynology "Rudwick has not merely written the first book-length history of palaeontology in the English language; he has written a very intelligent one. . . . His accounts of sources are rounded and organic: he treats the structure of arguments as Cuvier handled fossil bones."—Roy S. Porter, History of Science
A History Of Life In 100 Fossils
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Author : Paul D. Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Release Date : 2014-10-14
A History Of Life In 100 Fossils written by Paul D. Taylor and has been published by Smithsonian Institution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Nature categories.
A History of Life in 100 Fossils showcases 100 key fossils that together illustrate the evolution of life on earth. Iconic specimens have been selected from the renowned collections of the two premier natural history museums in the world, the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, and the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils have been chosen not only for their importance in the history of life, but also because of the visual story they tell. This stunning book is perfect for all readers because its clear explanations and beautiful photographs illuminate the significance of these amazing pieces, including 500 million-year-old Burgess Shale fossils that provide a window into early animal life in the sea, insects encapsulated by amber, the first fossil bird Archaeopteryx, and the remains of our own ancestors.
A Natural History Of Fossils
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Author : Emanuel Mendes da Costa
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1757
A Natural History Of Fossils written by Emanuel Mendes da Costa and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1757 with Earth (Planet) categories.
Fossils And The History Of Life
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Author : George Gaylord Simpson
language : en
Publisher: Times Books
Release Date : 1983
Fossils And The History Of Life written by George Gaylord Simpson and has been published by Times Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Fossils categories.
Presents and explores the solid evidence upon which much of the theory and the facts of evolution rest.
Prehistoric Life
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Author : Bruce S. Lieberman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-03-22
Prehistoric Life written by Bruce S. Lieberman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-22 with Science categories.
Prehistoric life is the archive of evolution preserved in the fossil record. This book focuses on the meaning and significance of that archive and is designed for introductory college science students, including non-science majors, enrolled in survey courses emphasizing paleontology, geology and biology. From the origins of animals to the evolution of rap music, from ancient mass extinctions to the current biodiversity crisis, and from the Snowball Earth to present day climate change this book covers it, with an eye towards showing how past life on Earth puts the modern world into its proper context. The history of life and the patterns and processes of evolution are especially emphasized, as are the interconnections between our planet, its climate system, and its varied life forms. The book does not just describe the history of life, but uses actual examples from life’s history to illustrate important concepts and theories.
Investigating Fossils
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Author : Wilson J. Wall
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2021-06-08
Investigating Fossils written by Wilson J. Wall and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-08 with Science categories.
INVESTIGATING FOSSILS INVESTIGATING FOSSILS A HISTORY OF PALAEONTOLOGY Investigating Fossils – A History of Palaeontology is a concise and accessible look at changing attitudes to palaeontology in general, and fossils in particular. From the existential and philosophical debates arising from fossils – such as their implications for the age of the Earth – to their role as markers in Darwin’s theory of evolution, fossils have been the centre of highly charged debate for over two centuries. This book, which is aimed at anyone with an interest in the history and philosophy of science, not only describes the process of fossil formation and the history of the discovery of fossils. It goes further, and highlights the continuing importance of fossils to our ever-developing understanding of where the planet and its myriad species have come from. Painting a vivid, lively portrait of the history and development of palaeontology, Investigating Fossils is a fascinating and informative tour of the recent history – and possible future – of the science of fossils.
The Meaning Of Fossils
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Author : Martin John Spencer Rudwick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
The Meaning Of Fossils written by Martin John Spencer Rudwick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Paleontology categories.
Life S Dawn On Earth
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Author : Sir John William Dawson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
Life S Dawn On Earth written by Sir John William Dawson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with Canadian Shield categories.