Paleontological collections of Germany, Austria and Switzerland : the history of life of fossil organisms at museums and universities / Lothar A. Beck, Ulrich Joger, editors.
2018
QE718
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Title
Paleontological collections of Germany, Austria and Switzerland : the history of life of fossil organisms at museums and universities / Lothar A. Beck, Ulrich Joger, editors.
ISBN
9783319774015 (electronic book)
3319774018 (electronic book)
9783319774008
3319774018 (electronic book)
9783319774008
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-77401-5 doi
Call Number
QE718
Dewey Decimal Classification
560.75
Summary
This book is devoted to 250 years of collecting, organizing and preserving paleontological specimens by generations of scientists. Paleontological collections are a huge resource for modern research and should be available for national and international scientists and institutions, as well as prospective public and private customers. These collections are an important part of the scientific enterprise, supporting research, public education, and the documentation of past biodiversity. Much of what we are beginning to understand about our world, we owe to the collection, preservation, and ongoing study of natural specimens. Properly preserved collections of fossil marine or terrestrial plants and animals are archives of Earth's history and vital to our ability to learn about our place in its future. The approach employed by the editors involves not only an introduction to the paleontological collections in general, but also information on the international and national collection networks. Particular attention is given to new exhibition concepts and approaches of sorting, preserving and researching in paleontological collections and also their neglect and/or threat. In addition, the book provides information on all big public museums, on important state museums and regional Museums, and also on university collections. This is a highly informative and carefully presented book, providing scientific insight for readers with an interest in fossil record, biodiversity, taxonomy, or evolution, as well as natural history collections at large.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed November 30, 2018).
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Beck, Lothar A., editor.
Joger, Ulrich, editor.
Joger, Ulrich, editor.
Series
Natural history collections.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783319774008
Print version: 9783319774022
Print version: 9783319774022
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