Evolution: What the Fossils Say and Why It Matters
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (936 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0231180640 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Prothero has taught thousands of students about evolution, paleontology, and geology throughout his career at the California Institute of Technology, Columbia University, Occidental College, Vassar College, and Knox College. . He is adjunct professor of geological sciences at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, adjunct professor of astronomy and earth science
"THE BEST PRESENTATION OF THE FOSSIL EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION" according to Steven H Propp. Donald Ross Prothero (born 195THE BEST PRESENTATION OF THE FOSSIL EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION Steven H Propp Donald Ross Prothero (born 1954) is an American paleontologist, geologist, and author who specializes in mammalian paleontology. He has written many other books, such as Bringing Fossils to Life: An Introduction to Paleobiology, The Story of Life in 25 Fossils: Tales of Intrepid Fossil Hunters and the Wonders of Evolution, Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids, Reality Check: How Science Deniers Threaten Our Future, Evolution of the Earth, etc.He explained in an introductory section of this 2007 book, “Many people find the topic of evolution and religion troubli. ) is an American paleontologist, geologist, and author who specializes in mammalian paleontology. He has written many other books, such as Bringing Fossils to Life: An Introduction to Paleobiology, The Story of Life in 25 Fossils: Tales of Intrepid Fossil Hunters and the Wonders of Evolution, Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids, Reality Check: How Science Deniers Threaten Our Future, Evolution of the Earth, etc.He explained in an introductory section of this 2007 book, “Many people find the topic of evolution and religion troubli. Roo Bookaroo said The most magnificent book on the fossil demonstration of evolution.. I seem to simply agree with what so many reviewers have already said.This is such an extraordinary book and of such excellent presentation that, like some other reviewers, I wish Prothero would have included more stuff in it, going to 500 or 600 pages for instance. It is such a pleasure to read and revisit that, coming to the end at page The most magnificent book on the fossil demonstration of evolution. I seem to simply agree with what so many reviewers have already said.This is such an extraordinary book and of such excellent presentation that, like some other reviewers, I wish Prothero would have included more stuff in it, going to 500 or 600 pages for instance. It is such a pleasure to read and revisit that, coming to the end at page 359, I felt disappointed that there was no more. The quality of this book is astounding and pure joy to read and consult.And like some other reviewers, I have never taken creationism and ID as credible opponents of evolution. They're just a social phenomenon with roots in. 59, I felt disappointed that there was no more. The quality of this book is astounding and pure joy to read and consult.And like some other reviewers, I have never taken creationism and ID as credible opponents of evolution. They're just a social phenomenon with roots in. Excellent Barry Rucker I just finished reading EVOLUTION: WHAT THE FOSSILS SAY AND WHY IT MATTERS by Donald R. Prothero, professor of geology at Occidental College and of geobiology at California Institute of Technology. The book is 359 pages long and quite challenging, requiring careful reading. It showed me that my education in zoology, evolution and genetics at the University of Michigan 50 years ago is obsolete. The evidences for evolution come from anatomy, fossils, embryos and the molecular clock (DNA and mitochondrial-DNA). The book is heavily illustrated in black-and-white and in color. It
Its engaging narrative of scientific discovery and well-grounded analysis has led to the book’s widespread adoption in courses that teach the nature and value of fossil evidence for evolution. Prothero’s discussion of intelligent design arguments includes more historical examples and careful examination of the “experiments” and observations that are exploited by creationists seeking to undermine sound science education. The book also details the many alleged “missing links” in the fossil record, including some of the most recent discoveries that flesh out the fossil timeline and the evolutionary process.In this second edition, Prothero describes new transitional fossils from various periods, vividly depicting such bizarre creatures as the Odontochelys, or the “turtle on the h
All rights reserved. From Publishers Weekly Prothero, a geologist at Occidental College (After the Dinosaurs), explains how rich the fossil record has become. First, he wants to demonstrate the wide variety of transitional forms that have been found, many within the past 20 years. He accomplishes both of his goals (though he can be repetitious regarding the creationists), and his descriptions of recent research, much of it his own, are compelling. His goal is two-fold. I have tried to document how they routinely distort or deny the evidence, quote out of context, and do many other dishonest and unethical things—all in the name of pushing their crusade. (Nov.)Copyright © Reed Business Informatio