Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals (Hardcover)

by Bernd Wursig (Author), J.G.M. Thewissen (Editor) "Abundance estimation covers the range of techniques by which the size of a population of marine mammals can be estimated..." (more)
Key Phrases: elliptic nucleus, otariid pups, female otariids, New York, United States, Academic Press (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
" should be included in all...college libraries. Scientists and students alike will find it a handy resource for quick reference. " -- Kimberlee B. Beckmen, M.S., D.V.M., Ph.D., University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, for Divine, Inc., 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

"It is a landmark publication, thoroughly peer-reviewed for accuracy and covering a mind-boggling diversity of subjects." -- Mark Carwardine in BBC Wildlife, June 2002

"It is likely to become a standard reference book in many libraries." -- Paul E. Nachtigall for Aquatic Mammals, 2002

"This impressive reference would make an excellent addition to any library..." -- ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINASOURS AND VOLCANOES, FEBRUARY 2003

"This impressive reference would make an excellent addition to any library..."-ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINASOURS 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) -- Review

"This timely encyclopedia...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration.", -- Ronald J. Schusterman for Science's Compass, July 2002

"Very highly recommended for students, professionals, researchers and lay people with an interest in marine mammals." -- Wildlife Activist, Fall 2002

"establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration." -- SCIENCE, July 2002

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)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1414 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (January 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #927,398 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 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 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

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

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

By	Kenneth S. Lucas "airwanderer" (San Diego CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.