Marine Mammal Biology: An Evolutionary ApproachISBN: 978-0-632-05232-5
Paperback
448 pages
March 2002, Wiley-Blackwell
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"This is a very well illustrated text dealing with a fascinating
groups of animals. Although it is an advanced text (the
'introductory' nature alluded to being best for those with some
biological training) there is much to gained for the beginner.
There is a wealth of detail which could be used in many educational
contexts making this book more of a reference aid than straight
textbook. It provides information on mammal biology helpful in
discussions about broader ecological aspects which cannot easily be
found elsewhere." TEGNews
"In 14 chapters, some 27 specialists have captured the essence
of all asepcts of life forms - behavioural characteristics, ecology
and conservation needs - of 121 species of marine mammals occupying
three taxonomic orders... A must for college and universities that
have storng biology, ecology, or marine biology programs, as well
as for larger public libraries." CHOICE
"This book, intended for students of marine biology, ecology, or
evolution, presents a broad spectrum of topics in remarkable
detail." Northeastern Naturalist
"This book successfully surveys the whole of marine mammal
biology. Previous attempts are dated or less sweeping and so I
recommend that all marine mammalogists own or at least have access
to this book." Trends in Ecology and Evolution
"I think Hoelzel has timed this quite nicely as there is
definitely a demand for such a book, and there have been a number
of scientific breakthroughs in the last 10-15 years that have
revolutionised our understanding of this subject." Dr Rob
Harcourt, Macquarie University, Australia
"This is an exciting proposal, describing a book that is long overdue. Hoelzel is an innovative and productive scientist with a flare for writing, and he is as well placed as any to steer a volume of this scope and complexity to a successful conclusion." Dr Tony Martin, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge