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Fossils: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Thomson, Keith (Professor and Director of Oxford University Museum of Natural History Museum)
Fossils: A Very Short Introduction - Very Short Introductions
Thomson, Keith (Professor and Director of Oxford University Museum of Natural History Museum)
Addresses question such as: how did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? Building on the scientific aspects, this book places fossils in a human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy, mythology, our concept of time, and popular culture. It provides an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon.
160 pages, 1 table, 3 line drawings, numerous halftones and black and white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | October 13, 2005 |
ISBN13 | 9780192805041 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 111 × 175 × 8 mm · 136 g |