"A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the
book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection."
--Scitech Book News
The University of Chicago Press Web Site, September, 2000
Summary
The Evolution of Vertebrate Design is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate
biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued
by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws,
joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included.
