An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its
origins to today Humans have been stumbling upon the petrified
remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to
tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and
all manner of strange and marvelous creatures. In this richly
illustrated book, David Bainbridge recounts how legends like these
gradually gave rise to the modern science of paleontology, and how
this pioneering discipline has reshaped our view of the natural
world. Bainbridge takes readers from ancient Greece to the
eighteenth century, when paleontology began to coalesce into the
scientific field we know today, and discusses how contemporary
paleontologists use cutting-edge technologies to flesh out the
discoveries of past and present. He brings to life the stories and
people behind some of the greatest fossil finds of all time, and
explains how paleontology has long straddled the spheres of science
and art. Bainbridge also looks to the future of the discipline,
discussing how the rapid recovery of DNA and other genetic material
from the fossil record promises to revolutionize our understanding
of the origins and evolution of ancient life. This panoramic book
brings together stunning illustrations ranging from early sketches
and engravings to eye-popping paleoart and high-tech computer
reconstructions.
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