Major Events in the History of Life [Textbook Binding]

J. William Schopf (Author), William J. Schopf (Author)

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 190 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1st edition (December 17, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867202688
• ISBN-13: 978-0867202687
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,409,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Survey articles ranging from highly readable to tedious, July 20, 2003

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M. A Michaud "michael_michaud" (Dulles, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Major Events in the History of Life (Textbook Binding)

In this large format paperback, six experts address six different eras in the history of life, from its chemical origins to the history of the human species. The concept is a good one, but the execution is uneven. The best of these presentations are balanced, clear, and informative. Unfortunately, the first article is the driest and most technical, a fact that may turn off non-specialist readers. One wishes that Schopf had provided an introductory overview or had required more consistency in presentation from other authors. Each article is illustrated by diagrams and black and white photographs, some of which are too small or too murkily reproduced to allow close examination of details.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good textbook from the expert himself, December 24, 2001

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M. OYoung - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Major Events in the History of Life (Textbook Binding)

Professor Schopf has been teaching at UCLA since the sixties, and I've had the honor of taking one of his classes where "Major Events" was a required textbook. The man himself has won more academic awards than you can shake a fist at, and his vast knowledge is noticeable on these pages. Also from his experience of teaching undergraduates, the book is easy to read and full of pictures and illustrations. I highly recommend this book for anyone doing research on evolution and prehistoric geography.