Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs

by Martin, Anthony J.

• ISBN13: 9781405134132
• ISBN10: 1405134135
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-10
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This highly accessible introduction to dinosaurs places scientific method at the crux of the studies, teaching students about scientific research and principles as they learn about dinosaurs. Now in its second edition, the text includes updates on recent finds, increased coverage of evolution and physiology, and an expanded and improved illustration program. Balances scientific rigour with real world examples. This new edition includes updates on recent finds and an increased coverage of evolution and physiology. Also features end of chapter discussion questions, easy reference glossary, new references at the end of each chapter, and high-quality, full color figures and photographs throughout. Supplemented by a dedicated web page, www.blackwellpublishing.com/dinosaurs with interactive material and all art in downloadable form (art also available to instructors on CD-Rom).

Author Biography

Anthony Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Studies at Emory University, where he has taught for 15 years.

Table of Contents

Preface	viii
Timeline	xiv
Abbreviations	xvi
Defining Dinosaurs	3	(26)
Classification of Dinosaurs	7	(4)
Societal Importance of Dinosaurs	11	(10)
Popular Culture and Science	21	(3)
Summary	24	(1)
Discussion Questions	25	(1)
Bibliography	26	(3)
Overview of Scientific Methods	29	(26)
Importance of Scientific Methods	30	(13)
Observational Methods: The Beginning of Questions	43	(5)
Ethics and Dinosaur Studies	48	(3)
Summary	51	(1)
Discussion Questions	52	(1)
Bibliography	53	(2)
History of Dinosaur Studies	55	(32)
Dinosaur Studies before the ``Renaissance''	56	(23)
Dinosaur Studies of the Recent Past: Beginnings of a Renaissance and a New Legacy	79	(3)
Summary	82	(1)
Discussion Questions	83	(1)
Bibliography	84	(3)
Paleontology and Geology as Sciences	87	(32)
Basic Principles of Geology	93	(16)
Recovery and Preparation of Dinosaur Fossils: How They Are Collected	109	(5)
Summary	114	(1)
Discussion Questions	115	(1)
Bibliography	116	(3)
Dinosaur Anatomy and Classification	119	(28)
Dinosaur Anatomy Related to Classification: Old and New	133	(8)
Summary	141	(1)
Discussion Questions	142	(2)
Bibliography	144	(3)
Introduction to Dinosaur Evolution	147	(36)
Basic Concepts in Evolutionary Theory	149	(13)
Evolutionary Origin of Dinosaurs	162	(15)
Summary	177	(1)
Discussion Questions	178	(2)
Bibliography	180	(3)
Dinosaur Taphonomy	183	(34)
Postmortem Processes: Pre-burial	191	(13)
Postmortem Processes: Accumulation, Burial, and Post-burial	204	(7)
Summary	211	(1)
Discussion Questions	212	(1)
Bibliography	213	(4)
Dinosaur Physiology	217	(38)
Dinosaur Reproduction: Sex and Eggs	218	(8)
Dinosaur Growth and Thermoregulation	226	(5)
Dinosaur Feeding	231	(11)
Dinosaur Thermoregulation: Other Considerations	242	(7)
Summary	249	(1)
Discussion Questions	249	(2)
Bibliography	251	(4)
Theropoda	255	(42)
Clades and Species of Theropoda	263	(11)
Paleobiogeography and Evolutionary History of Theropoda	274	(2)
Theropods as Living Animals	276	(15)
Summary	291	(1)
Discussion Questions	292	(2)
Bibliography	294	(3)
Sauropodomorpha	297	(34)
Clades and Species of Sauropodomorpha	302	(11)
Paleobiogeography and Evolutionary History of Sauropodomorpha	313	(2)
Sauropodomorphs as Living Animals	315	(11)
Summary	326	(1)
Discussion Questions	327	(1)
Bibliography	328	(3)
Ornithopoda	331	(32)
Clades and Species of Ornithopoda	336	(6)
Paleobiogeography and Evolutionary History of Ornithopoda	342	(2)
Ornithopods as Living Animals	344	(13)
Summary	357	(1)
Discussion Questions	358	(1)
Bibliography	359	(4)
Thyreophora	363	(24)
Clades and Species of Thyreophora	367	(8)
Paleobiogeography and Evolutionary History of Thyreophora	375	(2)
Thyreophorans as Living Animals	377	(4)
Summary	381	(1)
Discussion Questions	382	(2)
Bibliography	384	(3)
Marginocephalia	387	(28)
Clades and Species of Marginocephalia	393	(7)
Paleobiogeography and Evolutionary History of Marginocephalia	400	(2)
Marginocephalians as Living Animals	402	(8)
Summary	410	(1)
Discussion Questions	411	(1)
Bibliography	412	(3)
Dinosaur Ichnology	415	(44)
Dinosaur Tracks	416	(20)
Paleoecological Information Gained from Dinosaur Tracks	436	(2)
Dinosaur Nests	438	(4)
Dinosaur Toothmarks	442	(3)
Dinosaur Gastroliths	445	(3)
Dinosaur Coprolites	448	(3)
Miscellaneous Dinosaur Trace Fossils	451	(1)
Summary	452	(2)
Discussion Questions	454	(1)
Bibliography	455	(4)
Birds as Modern Dinosaurs	459	(30)
Aves, Archaeopteryx, and Bird Lineages	460	(16)
Birds as Living Animals	476	(9)
Summary	485	(1)
Discussion Questions	486	(1)
Bibliography	487	(2)
Dinosaur Extinctions	489	(25)
Definitions and Causes of Mass Extinctions	491	(19)
Summary	510	(1)
Discussion Questions	511	(1)
Bibliography	512	(2)
Glossary	514	(17)
Index	531