Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals [Hardcover]

William F. Perrin (Editor), Bernd Wursig (Editor), J. G.M. Thewissen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0125513402 | ISBN-13: 978-0125513401 | Edition: 1

Combining excellent science with accessible style, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals is an indispensable resource on the fascinating warm-blooded creatures of the sea. The contributions of more than 200 leading international authorities have made this single volume the guide for studyig the entire range of marine mammals.

Organized alphabetically, more the 280 articles are devoted to wide range of topics -- from the specific behavior and physiology of cetaceans and pinnipeds, to ecology, population biology, human effects and interaction, and research methodology.

Up-to-date, accessible, and scientifically sound, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals will occupy a central place in any marine science library.

KEY FEATURES
*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals;
*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms;
*Extensive cross-referencing between articles;
*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures

KEY FEATURES
*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals
*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms
*Extensive cross-referencing between articles
*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This massive volume covers all aspects of marine mammals, with the topics alphabetically arranged for ease of use. The 283 articles contained here were expressly commissioned for this volume, and represent the most scientifically accurate and current science available on marine mammals. The encyclopedia is generously illustrated with photographs (including 16 pages of color plates), anatomical line drawings, charts, and figures. It is extensively referenced to the scientific literature, with approximately 3000 bibliography entries, and the appendix includes biographies of famous scientists and a definitive listing of all known marine mammals. This text is sure to be an invaluable reference on marine mammals for a large audience of researchers, students at all levels, and the general public."
- SOUTHEASTERN NATURALIST

"This impressive reference would make an excellent addition to any library..."-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS AND VOLCANOES (February 2003)

"Very highly recommended for students, professionals, researchers and lay people with an interest in marine mammals."
-WILDLIFE ACTIVIST (Fall 2002)
"...an excellent resource for beginning research. ...This encyclopedia is very highly recommended for all academic and larger public libraries."
-Teresa Bowden, Villanova University Falvey
Memorial Library for E-STREAMS (September 2002)

"...students beginning postgraduate study on marine mammals and researchers and academics working on marine mammals will find it indispensable."
-Ivan Lawler, James Cook University of North Queensland for JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY (September 2002)

"...this is a fascinating volume. If you are interested in marine mammals, you will buy this book."

"It is likely to become a standard reference book in many libraries."
-Paul E. Nachtigall for AQUATIC MAMMALS (2002)
-Don E. Wilson, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. for JOURNAL OF MAMMALOGY (2002)

"...provides a generally effective and efficient mode for transmitting information from the vast literature reviewed by the authors...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration."
-SCIENCE (July 2002)

Book Description

A comprehensive and highly-illustrated reference to these fascinating creatures

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1414 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (February 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0125513402
• ISBN-13: 978-0125513401
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,773,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for every student of marine mammalogy!, September 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals (Hardcover)

This book is easy to use and provides comprehensive information for such a variety of topics that every student of marine mammals should have it in their library. I recommend it to students who are just starting their journey into marine mammal studies!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource on Marine Mammals, January 4, 2007

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_Amazon_Customer "Reviewer" (NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals (Hardcover)

I'm thoroughly pleased with this book, which is an indispensable resource on all forms of marine mammals, extinct and extant. The book has provided indepth essays from the foremost experts in respective fields, with helpful diagrams and accompanying images, throughout.

5.0 out of 5 stars Marine Science and more, Every Marine Biologist should have a copy, July 30, 2008

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Kenneth S. Lucas "airwanderer" (San Diego CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals (Hardcover)

Well written, with an excellent list of references for further study and research. I was able to answer serveral questions in less than half an hour. The alphabetical lay out made locating information very easy. I provided a second copy to my collegues at work in the Environmental Secruity Office at Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton CA.