Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 112 mm x 175 mm, Gewicht: 146 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
A Very Short Introduction
Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 112 mm x 175 mm, Gewicht: 146 g
Reihe: Very Short Introductions
ISBN: 978-0-19-280419-8
Verlag: Oxford University Press
This is the first book explain the latest findings in dinosaur research and the exciting scientific discoveries that have built up a picture of how dinosaurs looked, what they ate, and how they moved and interacted with each other. Taking a new approach to the subject, David Norman combines many areas of science, such as anatomy, genetics, forensics and engineering design, to piece together the evidence of how animal life evolved on earth, and why it did in the way that it did.
David Norman also discusses the role that informed speculation and luck has played in many of the major discoveries. Starting with ancient myths of dinosaur-like monsters (dragons) and the history of the discovery of dinosaurs, he goes on to discuss their evolution and the many different techniques used to understand them, including the latest virtual reality animation sequences and engineering design analysis.
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