Description
Book SynopsisDrawing from sources across the field of bone histology, Chinsamy-Turan paints a holistic view of the current state of the science and presents a fresh perspective on the relevance of the field to understanding the Dinosauria.
Trade ReviewChinsamy-Turan has provided an immense service to the field with the publication of this book. -- Kristina Curry Rogers Trends in Ecology and Evolution 2005 Of interest to a wide audience of biologists, the core readership [is] vertebrate paleontologists, each of whom should have a copy. -- Tim J. Fedak and Brian K. Hall Quarterly Review of Biology 2006 A must-read for anybody interested in the biology of one of the most fascinating animals in the history of our planet. -- Luis M. Chiappe Nature 2006 An irreplaceable manual for all students working in this field. -- Magdalena Borsuk-Bialynicka Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 2005 Chinsamy-Turan's accessible, engaging book contains enough personal reflections and professional opinions to keep readers enthralled. -- James R. Spotila Bioscience 2006 A valuable addition to the library of anyone who thirsts for every bit of knowledge available about these Mesozoic saurians. -- Lynne M. Clos Fossil News: Journal of Avocational Paleontology 2006 Provides a compelling, if not universal, view of dinosaur physiology that is certain to attract serious consideration and attention. -- Matthew F. Bonnan Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 2006 Particularly strong on describing what bone is, how it is studied microscopically, and what it is capable to telling us. -- Kevin Padian Progressive Palaeontology 2006
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
1. Unraveling Dinosaur Bones
2. Dinosaur Bones Discovered
3. From Bone Microstructure to Biology
4. Inside Dinosaur Bones
5. Growing Dinosaurs
6. Biology of Early Birds
7. Dinosaur Physiology
References
Index
