Rereading the Fossil Record: The Growth of Paleobiology as an Evolutionary Discipline

by David Sepkoski (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2015

  $37.21

  Presents a historical account of the origin, rise, and importance of paleobiology. The author shows how the movement was conceived and promoted by a group of paleontologists and examines the intellectual, disciplinary, and political dynamics involved in the ascendency of paleobiology. It offers insight on data-driven approaches in recent science.