Extinctions in the History of Life

by Paul D. Taylor (Editor)

Recognition of a biodiversity crisis, and the development of new analytical and geological techniques for studying extinction, have increased our appreciation of global change in recent years. Paul Taylor looks at the implications for plants, animals and microbes, and discusses the role of extinction in evolution. His useful reference brings together key findings from the current debate concerning extinction for students, researchers and the interested general reader.

204 pages, Hardcover

First published November 11, 2004

About the author

Dr. Paul D. Taylor, PhD, is an invertebrate paleontologist specializing in bryozoans.