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Foundations of Paleoecology
Classic Papers with Commentaries
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Foundations of Paleoecology
Classic Papers with Commentaries
About this book
Approximately 99% of all life that has ever existed is extinct. Fortunately, these long dead species have left traces of their lives and interactions with other species in the rock record that paleoecologists use to understand how species and ecosystems have changed over time. This record of past life allows us to study the dynamic nature of the Earth and gives context to current and future ecological challenges.
This book brings together forty-four classic papers published between 1924 and 1999 that trace the origins and development of paleoecology. The articles cross taxonomic groups, habitat types, geographic areas, and time and have made substantial contributions to our knowledge of the evolution of life. Encompassing the full breadth of paleoecology, the book is divided into six parts: community and ecosystem dynamics, community reconstruction, diversity dynamics, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, species interaction, and taphonomy. Each paper is also introduced by a contemporary expert who gives context and explains its importance to ongoing paleoecological research. A comprehensive introduction to the field, Foundations of Paleoecology will be an essential reference for new students and established paleoecologists alike.
This book brings together forty-four classic papers published between 1924 and 1999 that trace the origins and development of paleoecology. The articles cross taxonomic groups, habitat types, geographic areas, and time and have made substantial contributions to our knowledge of the evolution of life. Encompassing the full breadth of paleoecology, the book is divided into six parts: community and ecosystem dynamics, community reconstruction, diversity dynamics, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, species interaction, and taphonomy. Each paper is also introduced by a contemporary expert who gives context and explains its importance to ongoing paleoecological research. A comprehensive introduction to the field, Foundations of Paleoecology will be an essential reference for new students and established paleoecologists alike.
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Yes, you can access Foundations of Paleoecology by S. Kathleen Lyons, Anna K. Behrensmeyer, Peter J. Wagner, S. Kathleen Lyons,Anna K. Behrensmeyer,Peter J. Wagner in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Science History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Publisher
University of Chicago PressYear
2019Print ISBN
9780226618203, 9780226618173eBook ISBN
9780226618340Table of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction: Paleoecology as the Quintessence of Earth Studies (Peter J. Wagner, S. Kathleen Lyons, and Anna K. Behrensmeyer)
- Part One: Community and Ecosystem Dynamics Edited by S. Kathleen Lyons, Cindy V. Looy, and Surangi Punyasena
- Part Two: Community Reconstruction Edited by Scott L. Wing and Marty Buzas
- Part Three: Diversity Dynamics Edited by Peter J. Wagner and Gene Hunt
- Part Four: Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction Edited by Anna K. Behrensmeyer and Caroline A. E. Strömberg
- Part Five: Species Interaction Edited by Conrad C. Labandeira and Hans- Dieter Sues
- Part Six: Taphonomy Edited by Nicholas D. Pyenson
- List of Contributors
- Author Index
- Subject Index