{"title":"David J. Bottjer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the fascinating world of ancient ecosystems with the insightful works of David J. Bottjer. A distinguished figure in the field of palaeoecology, Bottjer's contributions have enriched the scientific community's understanding of the Earth's dynamic past. His books, including the notable title \u003cem\u003ePaleoecology\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers an in-depth exploration of the interactions between organisms and their environments throughout Earth's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e category, David J. Bottjer's works are a remarkable blend of rigorous scientific research and accessible writing. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply intrigued by the natural world, his books provide an educational yet engaging perspective on the evolution of life and the complex processes shaping our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Bottjer's collection to uncover the intricate tapestry of life through the ages, backed by compelling evidence and expert analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paleoecology-by-david-j-bottjer-9781118455845","title":"Paleoecology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaleoecology\u003c\/em\u003e: Past, Present and Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaleoecology\u003c\/em\u003e is a discipline that uses evidence from fossils to provide an understanding of ancient environments and the ecological history of life through geological time. This text covers the fundamental approaches that have provided the foundation for present paleoecological understanding and outlines new research areas in paleoecology for managing future environmental and ecological change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include the use of actualism in paleoecology, development of paleoecological models for paleoenvironmental reconstruction, taphonomy and exceptional fossil preservation, evolutionary paleoecology and ecological change through time, and conservation paleoecology. Data from studies of invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and microfossils, with added emphasis on bioturbation and microbial sedimentary structures, are discussed. Examples from marine and terrestrial environments are covered, with a particular focus on periods of great ecological change, such as the Precambrian-Cambrian transition and intervals of mass extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadership:\u003c\/strong\u003e This book is designed for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the earth and biological sciences, as well as researchers and applied scientists in a range of related disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854735954156,"sku":"9781118455845","price":118.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dbadd5ea21411a258b1638c7569bcacc.jpg?v=1759265670"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-j-bottjer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}