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This book is a highly enjoyable romp through the intellectual history of evolutionary biology, using turtle evolution as its red thread.

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Ultimately, the book should be read by anyone interested in the history of evolutionary biology, in herpetology and palaeoherpetology, or in turtles specifically. . . . now that we know that Rieppel can produce volumes of this quality and readability, I say: more please.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Misplaced Turtles
2. Reptile Classification and Evolution
3. Levels of Evolution
4. Hopeful Monsters
5. The Turtle Shell
6. Fossil Hunting in China
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: MH - Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: 3/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780253024756, 978-0253024756
      ISBN10: 0253024757
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      This book is a highly enjoyable romp through the intellectual history of evolutionary biology, using turtle evolution as its red thread.

      * Natural History Book Service *

      Ultimately, the book should be read by anyone interested in the history of evolutionary biology, in herpetology and palaeoherpetology, or in turtles specifically. . . . now that we know that Rieppel can produce volumes of this quality and readability, I say: more please.

      * Palaeontologia Electronica *

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Misplaced Turtles
      2. Reptile Classification and Evolution
      3. Levels of Evolution
      4. Hopeful Monsters
      5. The Turtle Shell
      6. Fossil Hunting in China
      Bibliography
      Index

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