Part I: Major Events in the History of Life:1. Early Life.2. The Cambrian Radiation.3. Palaeozoic Events.4. Mesozoic Events.5. Cenozoic Events.Part II: The Evolutionary Process and the Fossil Record:6. Species Evolution.7. Evolution of Form.8. Macroevolution.9. Patterns of Diversity.Part III: Taphonomy:10. Fossilized Materials.11. Fossilization Processes.12. Preservation in Different Ecological Settings.13. Lagerstatten.Part IV: Palaeoecology:14. Fossils as Living Organisms.15. Ancient Communities.16. Fossils as Environmental Indicators.Part V: Systematics, Phylogeny and Stratigraphy:17. Morphology and Taxonomy.18. Calibrating Diversity.19. Reconstructing Phylogeny.20. Fossils in Stratigraphy.
"One of the great strengths of the volume is the combination of
focused treatments of well-studied areas (Taylor on locomotion in
Mesozoic marine reptiles or Trewin on the Rhynie Chert) with
discussion on broader principles (the late Jack Sepkoski, to whom
the volume is dedicated, on competition in macroevolution or
Cerling on the evolution of modern grasslands). ... This approach
provides both the general patterns and processes behind the history
of life as well as the richness of unique events." Douglas H.
Erwin, The Palaeontological Association Newsletter
"The bottom line, as I think you'll see, is that this volume is an
entirely new one, and it provides an excellent complement to the
first. ... I will have to recommend it. If not for individual
purchases, then an absolute must for libraries. Faculty will find
it very useful in preparing their lectures ... Students will find
it useful for getting a comprehensive survey of what's going on in
palaeontology all in one place ... In addition, it is an
easy-browsing text. ... I very much recommend it." Linda C. Ivany,
American Paleontologist
"Palaeobiology II is an essential reference work for any geology
library and most palaeobiologists will want their own copies, but
do not lend them out as they may never return. ... The editors have
done an excellent job of marshalling their authors and the huge
volume of information into a readily usable structure and format."
Douglas Palmer, Geoscientist
"What this book covers is no less than the current state of
thinking on just about every paleontological topic imaginable...I
would recommend it to anyone interested in adding a comprehensive,
authoritative, up-to-date volume to their library. I can guarantee
that you won't be disappointed." Fossil News, August 2003
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