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When the The Dinosauria was first published more than a decade ago, it was hailed as "the best scholarly reference work available on dinosaurs" and "an historically unparalleled compendium of information." This second, fully revised edition continues in the same vein as the first but encompasses the recent spectacular discoveries that have continued to revolutionize the field. A state-of-the-science view of current world research, the volume includes comprehensive coverage of dinosaur systematics, reproduction, and life history strategies, biogeography, taphonomy, paleoecology, thermoregulation, and extinction. Its internationally renowned authors―forty-four specialists on the various members of the Dinosauria―contribute definitive descriptions and illustrations of these magnificent Mesozoic beasts.

The first section of The Dinosauria begins with the origin of the great clade of these fascinating reptiles, followed by separate coverage of each major dinosaur taxon, including the Mesozoic radiation of birds. The second part of the volume navigates through broad areas of interest. Here we find comprehensive documentation of dinosaur distribution through time and space, discussion of the interface between geology and biology, and the paleoecological inferences that can be made through this link. This new edition will be the benchmark reference for everyone who needs authoritative information on dinosaurs.
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    December 17, 2007
  6. Language
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  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 2.1 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
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"The first freewheeling collaboration between specialists in the Eastern Bloc, China and the West. . . . No other work has every single scaled, plated, horned and fanged player lined up for inspection."--Milo Miles, "LA Weekly

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"Dinosaur biology has advanced at an astonishing pace during the last decade. This updated and expanded edition of The Dinosauria provides an invaluable resource for the specialist and a landmark for those deeply interested in the evolutionary history of these remarkable animals."Luis M. Chiappe, author of Mesozoic Birds

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; 2nd edition (December 17, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 880 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520254082
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520254084
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 2.1 x 11 inches
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  • Daniel Mossey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delivered in perfect condition, must have for paleontology!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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    The book came in very neatly, nicely and faster than I expected so kudos to the delivery team of Amazon for that:) I was on a excavation with Elevation Science Institute (check them out by the way for those who wanna dig real dinosaurs!) last year in Montana and the scientists there highly recommend this textbook. My advice though for those not familiar with this book unless you’re planning on reading it wholesale don’t do that!! Use it in the case where you need to research a specific group of dinosaur such as Tyrannosaurids/Tyrannosauridae or Sauropoda Dinosauria. It is meant so that way you can look up a specific dinosaur or group of dinosaur. Overall, I’m very happy this came in, this is a must have for all interested in paleontology!!
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  • Ashlee Raddant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality! Expensive but totally worth it if you’re big into paleontology.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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    I’m an undergrad starting research and this book came recommended to me. After looking at it I can definitely say I’ll be using this quite often in the future.
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    Great quality! Expensive but totally worth it if you’re big into paleontology.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    I’m an undergrad starting research and this book came recommended to me. After looking at it I can definitely say I’ll be using this quite often in the future.
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  • Clin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Important Piece of Work
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
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    This book is very detailed. If you've ever read a story about a particular dinosaur or event that happened during the age of the dinosaurs and wanted to know more, this is the book to read. For example, there is an entire chapter dedicated to Dinosaur Distribution that shows on several individual maps where these creatures have been found. Another chapter focuses on the ecology of the time in which they lived. It can get very detailed, naming and numbering individual skull bones or particular species.

    Distributed throughout the book are several black and white illustrations to help convey the points made.

    Keep in mind, while this is a 861 page book, 185 pages in the back are dedicated to References and Indexes.
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  • Chen Ho-ming
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed dinosaurs book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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    I bought this book for dinosaur related knowledge reference resource, and it includes massive information! Can't wait to read it all!
    PS. Delivery service of Amazon is excellent! I received this book 6 days earlier than system scheduled!
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  • msls
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent scientific book on all things Dinosaur
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2018
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    I was unsure about buying this book because it was published in 2007. But the professioinal reviews were so good, I thought it would be a good place to start. It is an amazing book. WARNING: there are no colorful pictures of all dinosaurs here. There are line drawings of bones, plenty of cladograms and much more.
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  • Andrey Borodach
    5.0 out of 5 stars profound and useful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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    To read this book, you will need to be aware of the comparative anatomy basis at least. A good knowledge of the osteology is highly recommended. "The Dinosauria" is rather a heavy one both in sense of its own weight and its style and content. You can hardly carry it to lessons or anywhere else, so that this book is for home reading only. It might be better to choose e-book item.

    No coloured pictures.
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  • darthkitsu
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic. It's it very in depth regarding dinosaur phylogeny ...
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2016
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    This book is fantastic. It's it very in depth regarding dinosaur phylogeny which is exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't recommend it to someone without some biology background but if you are looking for a more recent, scientifically in-depth book on the subject this is wonderful!
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  • DMCO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference work
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2012
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    Our grandson requested this book for Christmas. We were very surprised at the incredibly detailed and scientific text, but Henry is 12 and has all the other reference works so we bought it for him. His Mother says he will be thrilled, so we're confident that our future paleontologist will be pleased.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Todo perfecto
    Reviewed in Spain on November 2, 2016
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    Entrega perfecta. Tiene pinta de ser un gran libro, muy completo, y con mucha bibliografía y un gran número de autores detrás.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Dinosauria
    Reviewed in France on August 16, 2016
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    Très satisfait. Livre qui complète les informations nécessaires collectées afin de continuer une étude universitaire. Les dessins scientifiques sont clairs.
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  • Riccardo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un volume per grandi appassionati, ma non per semplici curiosi
    Reviewed in Italy on July 10, 2020
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    Ho effettuato l'acquisto alcuni anni fa, e non me ne sono affatto pentito.
    Il libro non è per tutti, non è di certo di stampo puro-divulgativo, in quanto tratta l'argomento a livello praticamente accademico.

    Sebbene antiquato per alcuni aspetti (cosa impossibile da evitare in ambito scientifico, essendo nuove scoperte effettuate di continuo) resta un supporto d'informazioni incredibilmente valido e solido, questo è specialmente valido riguardo le tavole anatomiche, le analisi filogenetiche e la bibliografia allegata.

    Nonostante esistano volumi più recenti e aggiornati su alcuni dettagli, resto dell'idea che The Dinosauria sia il libro meglio realizzato e più dettagliato:
    Se siete veramente appassionati ed avete un minimo conoscenze tecniche, o se nel futuro pianificati di avvicinarvi al campo è un acquisto fortemente consigliato.
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  • Carlos Eduardo da Silva Leal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent!
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 21, 2019
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    The best treatise of dinosaurs ever written! Exclente academic / scientific book.
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  • annaathome11
    5.0 out of 5 stars Full of interesting information very detailed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2019
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    Fast delivery and my son is delighted with this, appears to be a very comprehensive guide and full of information
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