The Carnivores (Comstock Book)

The Carnivores (Comstock Book)

by R.F.Ewer (Author), Devra Kleiman (Foreword)

Synopsis

A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living. . . . The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals. -Quarterly Review of Biology Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects-as well as their combination in 'paleoethology'-than almost anyone. -American Scientist Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem. -Science

$82.44

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 500
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 06 Jan 1986

ISBN 10: 0801484936
ISBN 13: 9780801484933

Media Reviews
A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living. . . . The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals. -Quarterly Review of Biology
Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects than almost anyone. -American Scientist
Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem. -Science
An impressive, highly readable, and interesting review of the literature on carnivores. Well organized. . . Thoughtfully written. -Northeastern Naturalist