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The Dinosaur Heresies: New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction
The Dinosaur Heresies New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction
Author: Robert T. Bakker
ISBN-13: 9780821728598
ISBN-10: 0821728598
Publication Date: 10/1/1988
Pages: 481
Edition: Reissue
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Z Trade Paper
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed The Dinosaur Heresies: New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction on + 11 more book reviews
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This is the book that fueled the "Jurassic Park" phenomenon. Fascinating stuff.
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Bakker is undoubtedly the controversial and exciting dinosaurologist of the day. His ideas of active, behaviorly complex, warm-blooded dinosaurs have shaken orthodox views and stimulated both public interest and renewed scientific research. In this book he reviews many of his well-known ideas about dinosaur physiology, feeding habits, running ability, taxonomy, and extinction, and offers tidbits on more minor details, e.g., whether dinosaurs had a gizzard. He writes in a colorful, even impassioned prose more akin to political rhetoric than analytic science. This book is revolutionary.
nccorthu avatar reviewed The Dinosaur Heresies: New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction on + 569 more book reviews
A great book on the subject dinosaur evolution, extinction. Really well written and covers a whole lot of the questions of what they ate and how they lived. Bakker also develops his proofs of warm bloodedness. Well written and fun to read.
buzzby avatar reviewed The Dinosaur Heresies: New Theories Unlocking the Mystery of the Dinosaurs and Their Extinction on + 6062 more book reviews
Yes, but it's been 30 years now, it shouldn't startle you.
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This is a great book! If you have ever been interested in dinosaurs this is the book to read.