Bonebeds

Genesis, Analysis, and Paleobiological Significance

Raymond R. Rogers, David A. Eberth, Anthony R. Fiorillo

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University of Chicago Press
30 January 2008

Archaeological methodology & techniques; Zoology: Vertebrates; Palaeontology

The vertebrate fossil record extends back more than 500 million years, and bonebeds—localized concentrations of the skeletal remains of vertebrate animals—help unlock the secrets of this long history. Often spectacularly preserved, bonebeds—both modern and ancient—can reveal more about life histories, ecological associations, and preservation patterns than any single skeleton or bone. For this reason, bonebeds are frequently studied by paleobiologists, geologists, and archeologists seeking to piece together the vertebrate record.

Thirteen respected researchers combine their experiences in Bonebeds, providing readers with workable definitions, theoretical frameworks, and a compendium of modern techniques in bonebed data collection and analysis. By addressing the historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of bonebed research, this edited volume—the first of its kind—provides the background and methods that students and professionals need to explore and understand these fantastic records of ancient life and death.

Edited by: Raymond R. Rogers, David A. Eberth, Anthony R. Fiorillo
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 24mm, Width: 16mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 794g
ISBN: 9780226723709
ISBN 10: 0226723704
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 30 January 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raymond R. Rogers is professor in and chair of the geology department at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. David A. Eberth is a senior research scientist at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. Tony R. Fiorillo is a faculty member in the Department of Geological Sciences at Southern Methodist University and curator of paleontology at the Dallas Museum of Natural History, Dallas, Texas.

Reviews for Bonebeds: Genesis, Analysis, and Paleobiological Significance

Overall, this text conveys a wealth of interesting information about fossil assemblages, offering readers a broad perspective on the invaluable and unique insights that bonebeds can provide about environments and vertebrate life in the distant past. Accordingly, Bonebeds presents an intriguing glimpse into one of the most fascinating aspects of paleontology. This volume will appeal to any reader with a serious interest in evolutionary history, paleontology, geology, and fossil collecting. --Danny Brass, PRS <br><br>--Danny Brass PRS