(Ebook) History of Palaeobotany: Selected Essays (Geological Society Special Publication) by C. V. Burek, R. Wilding ISBN 9781429467483, 9781862391741, 1429467487, 1862391742

(Ebook) History of Palaeobotany: Selected Essays (Geological Society Special Publication) by C. V. Burek, R. Wilding ISBN 9781429467483, 9781862391741, 1429467487, 1862391742

Often regarded as the ?‘Cinderella?’ of palaeontological studies, palaeobotany has a history that contains some fascinating insights into scientific endeavour, especially by palaeontologists who were perusing a personal interest rather than a career. The problems of maintaining research facilities in universities, especially in the modern era, are described and reveal a noticeable absence of a national UK strategy to preserve centres of excellence in an avowedly specialist area. Accounts of some of the pioneers demonstrate the importance of collaboration between taxonomists and illustrators. The importance of palaeobotany in the rise of geoconservation is outlined, as well as the significant and influential role of women in the discipline. Although this volume has a predominantly UK focus, two very interesting studies outline the history of palaeobotanical work in Argentina and China.Also available: 200 Years of British Hydrogeology - ISBN 1862391556 The Earth Inside and Out: Some Major Contributions to Geology in the Twentieth Century - ISBN 1862390967 The Age of the Earth: From 4004 BC to 2002 AD - ISBN 1862390932