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Book SynopsisA comprehensive review of the African mammalian fossil record over the past 65 million years. It includes taxonomic and systematic revisions of African mammal taxa, compilations of fossil site occurrences, and information regarding paleobiology, phylogeny, and biogeography. It covers primates, including hominins.
Trade Review"This is a fabulous reference." Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, Reviews "This is an amazing book!" -- Eric Delson Choice "An essential book." -- Brandon G. Wheeler Qtly Review Of Biology "This magnificent volume is a clear and comprehensive review of the African mammalian fossil record over the past 65 million years... A MUST have book for those with an interest in the fossil mammals of Africa!" Scienceblogs.com/The Guardian "This is an outstanding volume: authoritative, well-organized, and thorough." Reference & Research Book News / Scitech Book News "Overall, the volume is excellent, and I expect it will be a mainstay on the shelves of most mammalian paleontologists." -- Jessica M. Theodor Springer