Vertebrate Paleontological Techniques: Volume 1

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Vertebrate Paleontological Techniques: Volume 1
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Patrick Leiggi
Edited by Peter May
Foreword by John R. Horner
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 189
Category/GenreBiology, life sciences
Palaeontology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521459006
ClassificationsDewey:566.075
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 6 Tables, unspecified; 56 Halftones, unspecified; 50 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 2 June 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This volume fulfills a long-standing need of vertebrate paleontologists - whether amateurs attending their first excavation or preparators and curators - for a book that describes and explains modern paleontological techniques and practice. The authors of this volume are all exceptional technicians in their field and the book covers everything from field specimen collecting, through conservation methods, chemical preparation, molding, casting and painting, and mounting of vertebrate skeletons, to the final chapter devoted to the use of CT scans and X-ray methods. The book stems from the fact that, up until now, most preparatory techniques and skills have been passed down by example and demonstration, but they have rarely ever been standardized and set down in print. This book attempts to do this, and aims to enlighten workers on the most modern and successful methods that can be used in preserving and studying our fossil heritage.