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Vertebrate Palaeontology is a complete, up-to-date history of the evolution of vertebrates. The third edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest research, including new material from North and South America, Australia, Europe, China, Africa... Read Full Overview

All-new edition of the world's leading vertebrate palaeontology textbook, now addressing key evolutionary transitions and ecological drivers for vertebrate evolution Richly illustrated with colour illustrations of the key species and cladograms of all major vertebrate taxa, Vertebrate... Read Full Overview

Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week - and not only dinosaurs This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds from China.

Vertebrate Palaeontology is a complete, up-to-date history of the evolution of vertebrates. The third edition of this popular text has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest research, including new material from North and South America, Australia, Europe, China, Africa... Read Full Overview

Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week - and not only dinosaurs This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds from China.

The story of the evolution of vertebrates is fascinating. Recently, there has been an explosion of new research topics in the field - the closest fossil relatives of the vertebrates, dramatic new fish specimens unlike anything now living, the adaptations required for the move... Read Full Overview

The story of the evolution of the vertebrates is fascinating. Currently, there is an explosion of new research ideas in the field: the closest fossil relatives of the vertebrates; dramatic new fish specimens unlike anything now living; the adaptations required for the move on... Read Full Overview

Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week - and not only dinosaurs This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds from China.