Author: William Culp DarrahPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813711851
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Historical perspective of early twentieth century Carboniferous paleobotany in North America
Author: William Culp DarrahPublisher: Geological Society of America
ISBN: 0813711851
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
Historical Perspective of Early Twentieth Century Carboniferous Paleobotany in North America
Author: Paul C. LyonsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Paleobotany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New Publications of the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
New Publications of the Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
History of Palaeobotany
Author: A. J. BowdenPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862391741
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Often regarded as the 'Cinderella' of palaeontological studies, palaeobotany has a history that contains some fascinating insights into scientific endeavour, especially by palaeontologists who were perusing a personal interest rather than a career. The problems of maintaining research facilities in universities, especially in the modern era, are described and reveal a noticeable absence of a national UK strategy to preserve centres of excellence in an avowedly specialist area. Accounts of some of the pioneers demonstrate the importance of collaboration between taxonomists and illustrators. The importance of palaeobotany in the rise of geoconservation is outlined, as well as the significant and influential role of women in the discipline. Although this volume has a predominantly UK focus, two very interesting studies outline the history of palaeobotanical work in Argentina and China.
Publications of the Geological Survey
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Earth Sciences History
Author: The Earth Inside and Out
Author: David Roger OldroydPublisher: Geological Society of London
ISBN: 9781862390966
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Fossil Record 4
Author: Robert M. SullivanPublisher: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
ISBN:
Category : Fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Soils of the Past
Author: Gregory J. RetallackPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470698160
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
It has been 10 years since publication of the first edition ofSoils of the Past. In that time the subject of paleopedology hasgrown rapidly, and established itself within the mainstream ofgeological research. Ancient soils contain vital mineralogical, geochemical,textural, and paleontological information about the continentalenvironments in which they formed. Advances in isotope geochemistryand sequence-stratigraphic models allow more detailedreconstructions of environmental change from paleosols and newinsights into diverse topics like atmospheric chemistry, globalchange, palaeoecology, geobiology and mass extinction. This fully updated second edition of soils of the past givesdescribes the main types of ancient soil, procedures for theirrecognition and study, their classification and, mostsignificantly, a wide array of examples of how paleosols have beenused for paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Soils of the Past is written for advanced undergraduatesstudying paleopedology as part of a degree in geology,environmental science, or physical geography, and for interestedprofessional earth scientists. In the last few years however palaeopedology has become anestablished discipline in its own right, so the time is ripe for anew edition. This new book will be a good reflection of the currentstate of knowledge and be widely adopted. First edition was very well received and sold over 1500 copieswhen the subject was relatively new. The field has now grownenormously and the second edition should do considerablybetter. The new edition covers new developments in the field such as:Soils and Climate, stable isotope analysis of soils, soils andsequence stratigraphy. This edition represents the only available overview of thesubject at this level.