The encyclopedia of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life begins with an introductory section that provides an overview to understanding fossils, evolution, and prehistoric life. This is followed by the four main sections of the book, which cover the major groups of prehistoric animals – Fish and Invertebrates, Amphibians and Reptiles, Dinosaurs and Birds, and Mammals and their Ancestors. Each entry in these four sections covers a particular prehistoric animal or a group of such animals. An extensive reference section at the back of the book contains a fossil timeline, details of how paleontologists find and study fossils, and biographies of noted researchers. <...>

The concept of Rhodes W. Fairbridge of a series of reference works, not only for earth scientists, but also for those of other disciplines wishing ready access to information about the earth sciences, has resulted in the Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences. This now fulfils an important function in the libraries of both institutions and_ individuals. As was the case for previous volumes, contributors to this volume have been asked to include not only background information for those not expert in the particular field, but also data and a bibliography that permit the various aspects of the topic to be followed up.

Engineering geology provides a vital link between the established, traditional, and relevant disciplines that link its identity and name; that is, “engineering” and “geology.” More recently, a variety of other fields of study are viewed as synonymous with engineering geology including but not limited to geotechnics, geological engineering, environmental engineering, environmental geology, applied geology, and so on.

The Kluwer Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all the main areas in the Earth Sciences. Each volume comprises a focused and carefully chosen collection of contributions from leading names in the subject, with copious illustrations and reference lists.
These books represent one of the world’s leading resources for the Earth Sciences community. Previous volumes are being updated and new works published so that the volumes will continue to be essential reading for all professional earth scientists, geologists, geophysicists, climatologists, and oceanographers as well as for teachers and students.
See the back of this volume for a current list of titles in the Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series.