Imagen 1 de 10
Galería
Imagen 1 de 10
Evolving Eden: An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large-Mammal
USD24,99
Aproximadamente21,57 EUR
o Mejor oferta
Estado:
En muy buen estado
Libro que se ha leído y que no tiene un aspecto nuevo, pero que está en un estado excelente. No hay desperfectos visibles en la tapa y se incluye sobrecubierta, si procede, para las tapas duras. Todas las páginas están en perfecto estado, sin arrugas ni roturas y no falta ninguna. El texto no está subrayado ni resaltado de forma alguna, y no hay anotaciones en los márgenes. Puede presentar marcas de identificación mínimas en la contraportada o las guardas. Muy poco usado. Consulta el anuncio del vendedor para obtener más información y la descripción de cualquier posible imperfección.
- ¡Cómpralo ya!Evolving Eden: An Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large-Mammal
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Envío:
Gratis USPS Media MailTM.
Ubicado en: Leland, North Carolina, Estados Unidos
Entrega:
Entrega prevista entre el mar. 17 jun. y el lun. 23 jun. a 94104
Devoluciones:
30 días para devoluciones. El vendedor paga el envío de la devolución.
Pagos:
Compra con confianza
El vendedor asume toda la responsabilidad de este anuncio.
N.º de artículo de eBay:396598288031
Características del artículo
- Estado
- Book Title
- Evolving Eden
- ISBN-13
- 9780231119443
- Features
- Illustrated
- Level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780231119443
Acerca de este producto
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231119445
ISBN-13
9780231119443
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30211499
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Evolving Eden : an Illustrated Guide to the Evolution of the African Large-Mammal Fauna
Publication Year
2004
Subject
Animals / Mammals, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General, Paleontology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
27.1 Oz
Item Length
1 in
Item Width
0.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2003-068832
Reviews
"This book can be recommended for its illustrations alone... Add to this extensive research and explanations and you have an excellent book on the evolution of African large mammals." -- "E-Streams", "Important for present-day conservationalists who want to protect this "Garden of Eden."" -- Asad R. Rahmani, Hornbill, "This artistic and scholarly triumph belongs in all academic libraries...Highly recommended." -- Choice, "[It] fills an obvious gap in the popular scientific literature... It is a worthy addition to any fossil fan's library. " -- Fossil News, "This artistic and scholarly triumph belongs in all academic libraries...Highly recommended." -- "Choice", This book can be recommended for its illustrations alone... Add to this extensive research and explanations and you have an excellent book on the evolution of African large mammals., "Important for present-day conservationalists who want to protect this "Garden of Eden."" -- Asad R. Rahmani, "Hornbill", "A fascinating read and a visual feast, this book lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife." -- Ethnology, Ecology & Evolution, "A fascinating read and a visual feast, this book lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife." -- "Ethnology, Ecology & Evolution", A fascinating read and a visual feast, this book lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife., [It] fills an obvious gap in the popular scientific literature... It is a worthy addition to any fossil fan's library., "[It] fills an obvious gap in the popular scientific literature... It is a worthy addition to any fossil fan's library." -- "Fossil News", "This book can be recommended for its illustrations alone... Add to this extensive research and explanations and you have an excellent book on the evolution of African large mammals." -- E-Streams
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
599.138/096
Table Of Content
1. Dating, Continental Drift, Climate Change, and the Motor of Evolution 2. The Background to Mammalian Evolution in Africa 3. African Mammals, Past and Present 4. Fossil Sites in Africa 5. The Evolving African Mammalian Fauna Epilogue Further Reading Index
Synopsis
Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this exquisitely illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa within the context of dramatic changes over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. The book covers such topics as dating, continental drift, climate change, and both the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna. Restorations of the musculature of mammals and their appearance take into account the affinities between fossil forms and extant species in order to make well-founded inferences about unpreserved animal attributes. Environmental reconstructions benefit from the authors' visits to more than a dozen wildlife preserves in five African countries as well as the use of an extensive database of published studies on the evolution of landscapes on the continent. A detailed and engaging volume, "Evolving Eden" discusses human evolution as a part of the larger pattern of mammalian evolution while responding to the unique interest that we have for our own past., Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this exquisitely illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa within the context of dramatic changes over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. The book covers such topics as dating, continental drift, climate change, and both the physical evolution of the African continent and the biological evolution of its mammalian fauna.Restorations of the musculature of mammals and their appearance take into account the affinities between fossil forms and extant species in order to make well-founded inferences about unpreserved animal attributes. Environmental reconstructions benefit from the authors' visits to more than a dozen wildlife preserves in five African countries as well as the use of an extensive database of published studies on the evolution of landscapes on the continent. A detailed and engaging volume, Evolving Eden discusses human evolution as a part of the larger pattern of mammalian evolution while responding to the unique interest that we have for our own past., The Garden of Eden as the ideal and untouched site of life's creation persists in popular thought, even as we have uncovered a lengthy fossil record and developed a scientific understanding of evolution. The continent of Africa is a good candidate for Eden: its generally warm climate, rich vegetation, and variety of animal species lend themselves easily to such a comparison. Yet in the time since the first primates appeared millions of years ago, Africa has undergone profound alterations in physical geography, climate, and biota. Linking the evidence of the past with that of the present, this exquisitely illustrated guide examines the evolution of the mammalian fauna of Africa within the context of dramatic changes over the course of more than 30 million years of primate presence. The book covers such topics as dating, continental drift, and global climate change and the likely motors of evolution as well as the physical evolution of the African continent, including present and past climates, and the major determinants of plant and mammal distributions. The authors discuss human evolution as a part of the larger pattern of mammalian evolution while responding to the unique interest that we have in our own past. The meticulous reconstructions of fossil mammals in this book are the result of detailed anatomical research. Restorations of mammalian musculature and appearance take into account the affinities between fossil forms and extant species in order to make well-founded inferences about unpreserved animal attributes. Environmental reconstructions benefit from the authors' visits to more than a dozen wildlife preserves in five African countries as well as the use of an extensive database of published studies on the evolution of landscapes on the continent. A fascinating read and a visual feast, Evolving Eden lays the foundation for a deeper appreciation of contemporary African wildlife.
LC Classification Number
QL731.A1T87 2004
Descripción del artículo del vendedor
Acerca de este vendedor
Jon's Card Collection
100% de votos positivos•2,7 mil artículos vendidos
Registrado como vendedor particularPor tanto, no se aplican los derechos de los consumidores derivados de las leyes de protección de los consumidores de la UE. La Garantía al cliente de eBay sigue aplicando a la mayoría de compras. Más informaciónMás información
Categorías populares de esta tienda
Votos de vendedor (885)
- _***d (1514)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaPerfect transaction: good price, just as described, shipped promptly and well packaged.
- m***m (17)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaThe item was shipped quickly, unfortunately the post office lost it along the way. Seller was helpful and issued a refund. I recommend this seller.Jurassic World Dominion [4K UHD Blu-ray] Limited Edition Steelbook (#396267965247)
- e***a (24)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaI only waited 3 days for the discs showed up. Very fine seller. I appreciate the quick turnaround
Jon's Card Collection
100% de votos positivos•2,7 mil artículos vendidos
Registrado como vendedor particularPor tanto, no se aplican los derechos de los consumidores derivados de las leyes de protección de los consumidores de la UE. La Garantía al cliente de eBay sigue aplicando a la mayoría de compras. Más informaciónMás información
Categorías populares de esta tienda
Votos de vendedor (885)
- _***d (1514)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaPerfect transaction: good price, just as described, shipped promptly and well packaged.
- m***m (17)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaThe item was shipped quickly, unfortunately the post office lost it along the way. Seller was helpful and issued a refund. I recommend this seller.Jurassic World Dominion [4K UHD Blu-ray] Limited Edition Steelbook (#396267965247)
- e***a (24)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaI only waited 3 days for the discs showed up. Very fine seller. I appreciate the quick turnaround