The Emergence of Whales
Author | : J.G.M. Thewissen |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 2013-11-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781489901590 |
ISBN-13 | : 1489901590 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Emergence of Whales written by J.G.M. Thewissen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is not in sight.