The Carnivores / Edition 1

by R. F. Ewer

Overview

"A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living.... The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals."—Quarterly Review of Biology"Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects—as well as their combination in 'paleoethology'—than almost anyone."—American Scientist"Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem."—Science

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801484933
Publisher:	Cornell University Press
Publication date:	01/06/1986
Series:	Comstock Book
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	544
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	18 - 17 Years

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living.... The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals."

Editorial Reviews

"A masterful synthesis of anatomy, physiology, and behavior into a coherent exposition on the ways these highly specialized mammals make their living. . . . The book is a tremendous addition to the biologist's bookshelf and a 'must' for those who specialize in the study of these most fascinating mammals."--Quarterly Review of Biology

"An impressive, highly readable, and interesting review of the literature on carnivores. Well organized. . . Thoughtfully written."--Northeastern Naturalist

"Ewer writes pleasantly and her text is refreshingly free of jargon, so that the book is enjoyable to read for layman and scientist alike. Here and there are personal reflections and anecdotes which not only help to enliven the pages but often also provide a new insight into a problem."--Science

"Ewer's equal excellence as an ethologist and paleontologist gives her a better perspective on these subjects than almost anyone."--American Scientist

From the Publisher