Hands-on Palaeontology by Stephen K Donovan

Hands-on Palaeontology by Stephen K Donovan

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A comprehensible reference manual for palaeontologists on many aspects of their science. Topics discussed range from the esoteric, such as palaeoecology and preservation, to the practical, such as the storing of specimens and photography.

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Hands-on Palaeontology by Stephen K Donovan

A comprehensible reference manual for palaeontologistson many aspects oftheir science. Topics discussedrange from the esoteric,such as palaeoecologyand preservation, to the practical, such as the storing of specimens and photography.

'ProfDonavan’s writing is easy and ‘familiar’. He converses with you about palaeontology and fossil collecting. The book includes 115 photographs, maps, diagrams and charts both colour and half-tone. But this is not an identification guide for fossils. Each chapter ends with a reference list for the purpose of giving you an avenue to further information about the practical material he has written and towards identification of your fossil finds.
The book is well produced and will provide an excellent introduction to the fascinating pursuit of fossils finding, seeing, and collecting and will serve anyone from a teenager to an adult entering the field.'
Proceedings of the OUGS

‘Overall, I enjoyed Hands-on Palaeontology immensely, often because I identified with Donovan’s opinions and attitudes, but also because I admire his fascination for what many might consider the unimportant. I do love Donovan’s casual writing style and I am sure most palaeontological rookies will too. I will recommend it to my students, and we have already ordered a few copies for the library.’

Geology Today

Professor Stephen Donovan has been publishing on such diverse subjects as palaeontology, Caribbean geology, the history of science, ichnology and academic publishing for over 35 years. He loves researching the fossil record and writing about it.
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ISBN 13 9781780460970
ISBN 10 178046097X
Title Hands-on Palaeontology
Author Stephen K Donovan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Year published 2021-06-24
Number of pages 216
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.