Paleobotany and the Evolution of Plants [Hardcover]

Wilson N. Stewart (Author), Gar W. Rothwell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521382947 | ISBN-13: 978-0521382946 | Publication Date: February 26, 1993 | Edition: 2

Originally published in 1993, this second edition of a successful textbook describes and explains in a refreshingly clear way the origin and evolution of plants as revealed by the fossil record and summarises paleobotanical information relevant to our understanding of the relationships between the major plant groups, extant and extinct. As in the first edition, the text is profusely illustrated with line illustrations and half-tones. For those students with little knowledge of plant structure and morphology there is a brief resumé of those features of extant plants that will be needed to gain a better understanding of the fossil record. Summarising charts are also used to help students visualise the interpretative material.

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Review of the hardback: 'This textbook is well written and well researched. In all, it is a pleasure to own.' Nature

Review of the hardback: 'I recommend it as an excellent text and as a valuable reference work for those in related fields.' American Scientist

Review of the hardback: 'I have seldom read a textbook with such enthusiasm and I shall recommend it to students and staff alike.' The Scientist

Book Description

Originally published in 1993, this second edition of a successful textbook describes and explains in a refreshingly clear way the origin and evolution of plants as revealed by the fossil record and summarises paleobotanical information relevant to our present understanding of the relationships between the major plant groups, extant and extinct.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (February 26, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521382947
• ISBN-13: 978-0521382946
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,018,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook, August 19, 2006

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This review is from: Paleobotany and the Evolution of Plants (Hardcover)

I purchased a copy of this book a couple years ago. Preparing to use it for reference in fossils studies. Surprised there's no reviews on Amazon. Lucky me, the first reviewer. This book is filled with helpful (scientifically-accurate) illustrations and indepth on... Paleobotany. Thanks.