{"product_id":"dinosaurs-the-textbook-9780231206013","title":"Dinosaurs: The Textbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDinosaurs: The Textbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to dinosaur science,covering evolution, phylogeny, classification, behavior, extinction, and their representation in popular culture. With revised content and illustrations by leading paleoartists, it is ideal for students of all levels. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 392 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDinosaurs: The Textbook, written with a broad range of students in mind, provides a concise and clear introduction to the fundamental biological and geological concepts of dinosaur science. This seventh edition has been extensively revised to reflect recent fossil discoveries and the current scientific consensus. It delves into the evolution, phylogeny, and classification of various dinosaur species, showcasing the most effective approaches for navigating both new and established research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Spencer G. Lucas guides readers through the major taxonomic groups, including theropods, sauropodomorphs, ornithopods, ceratopsians, pachycephalosaurs, stegosaurs, and ankylosaurs. He also explores the behavior, extinction, biological relationships to birds, and misrepresentation of dinosaurs in art, literature, film, and popular culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis seventh edition of the esteemed textbook for introductory courses on dinosaurs incorporates comprehensive updates based on the latest research. Lucas emphasizes the rapid evolution of dinosaur science, highlighting how new discoveries, methods, and ideas are expanding the frontiers of knowledge. The book features cutting-edge and scientifically rigorous illustrations by renowned paleoartists. Additionally, it includes extensive and reader-friendly end-of-chapter summary tools, review questions, a detailed glossary, a dinosaur dictionary, and a comprehensive index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 908g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 217 x 278 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780231206013\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: seventh edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Lucas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095537545466,"sku":"9780231206013","price":60.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1663334215008_book.jpg?v=1663443606","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/dinosaurs-the-textbook-9780231206013","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}