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Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

By: Olivier Rieppel

Evolutionary theory addresses the phenomenon of the origin and diversity of plant and animal species that we observe. In recent times, however, it has become a predominant ideology which has gained currency far beyond its original confines. Attempts to understand the origin and historical development of human culture, civilization and language, of the powers of human cognition, and even the origin of the moral and ethical values guiding and constraining everyday life in human societies are now cast in an evolutionary context. In “Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy” the author examines evolutionary theory from a historical perspective, explaining underlying metaphysical backgrounds and fundamental philosophical questions such as the paradoxical problem of change, existence and creation. He introduces the scientists involved, their research results and theories, and discusses the evolution of evolutionary theory against the background of Creationism and Intelligent Design.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642148964

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Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Origins and Evolution

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Origins and Evolution

By: Olivier Rieppel

Where do turtles hail from? Why and how did they acquire shells? These questions have spurred heated debate and intense research for more than two hundred years. Brilliantly weaving evidence from the latest paleontological discoveries with an accessible, incisive look at different theories of biological evolution and their proponents, Turtles as Hopeful Monsters tells the fascinating evolutionary story of the shelled reptiles. Paleontologist Olivier Rieppel traces the evolution of turtles from over 220 million years ago, examining closely the relationship of turtles to other reptiles and charting the development of the shell. Turtle issues fuel a debate between proponents of gradual evolutionary change and authors favoring change through bursts and leaps of macromutation. The first book-length popular history of its type, this indispensable resource is an engaging read for all those fascinated by this ubiquitous and uniquely shaped reptile.

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Indiana University Press

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0253025079

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Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Triassic Marine Life from the Ancient Tropical Lagoon of Monte San Giorgio

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Triassic Marine Life from the Ancient Tropical Lagoon of Monte San Giorgio

By: Olivier Rieppel

An extensive, illustrated study of the ancient fish and marine reptiles who once lived in a tropical lagoon that is now a Swiss mountain. Told in rich detail and with gorgeous color recreations, this is the story of marine life in the age before the dinosaurs. During the Middle Triassic Period (247–237 million years ago), the mountain of Monte San Giorgio in Switzerland was a tropical lagoon. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it boasts an astonishing fossil record of marine life from that time. Attracted to an incredibly diverse and well-preserved set of fossils, Swiss and Italian paleontologists have been excavating the mountain since 1850. Synthesizing and interpreting over a century of discoveries through a critical twenty-first century lens, paleontologist Olivier Rieppel tells for the first time the complete story of the fish and marine reptiles who made that long-ago lagoon their home. Through careful analysis and vividly rendered recreations, he offers memorable glimpses of not only what Thalattosaurs, Protorosaurs, Ichthyosaurs,Pachypleurosaurs, and other marine life looked like but how they moved and lived in the lagoon. An invaluable resource for specialists and accessible to all, this book is essential to all who are fascinated with ancient marine life. Praise for Mesozoic Sea Dragons “The most comprehensive review of the Middle Triassic marine faunas of Monte San Giorgio published to date. It synthesizes a vast body of literature in an accessible way and provides an informative, beautifully illustrated review of the vertebrate life that once thrived in the ancient lagoon. It also delivers a fascinating account of the history of fossil discoveries of this remarkable site.” —Palaeontologia Electronica

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Indiana University Press

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0253040140

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9780253040145

Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Origins and Evolution

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Origins and Evolution

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Phylogenetic Systematics

Haeckel to Hennig

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Phylogenetic Systematics

Haeckel to Hennig

By: Olivier Rieppel

Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig traces the development of phylogenetic systematics against the foil of idealistic morphology through 100 years of German biology. It starts with the iconic Ernst Haeckel-the German Darwin from Jena-and the evolutionary morphology he developed. It ends with Willi Hennig, the founder of modern phylogenetic

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1138032158

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Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Triassic Marine Life from the Ancient Tropical Lagoon of Monte San Giorgio

By: Olivier Rieppel

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Triassic Marine Life from the Ancient Tropical Lagoon of Monte San Giorgio

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Marine Reptiles from the Triassic of the Tre Venezie Area, Northeastern Italy: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

By: Olivier Rieppel,Fabio Marco Joint Author Dalla Vecchia

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Marine Reptiles from the Triassic of the Tre Venezie Area, Northeastern Italy: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

By: Olivier Rieppel,Fabio Marco Joint Author Dalla Vecchia

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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1379087996

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Revision of the Sauropterygian Reptile Genus Cymatosaurus V. Fritsch, 1894, and the Relationships of Germanosaurus Nopcsa, 1928, from the Middle Trias

By: Olivier Rieppel,Field Museum Of Natural History

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Revision of the Sauropterygian Reptile Genus Cymatosaurus V. Fritsch, 1894, and the Relationships of Germanosaurus Nopcsa, 1928, from the Middle Trias

By: Olivier Rieppel,Field Museum Of Natural History

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The Genus Placodus: Systematics, Morphology, Paleobiogeography, and Paleobiology: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

By: Olivier Rieppel

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The Genus Placodus: Systematics, Morphology, Paleobiogeography, and Paleobiology: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

By: Olivier Rieppel

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Franklin Classics Trade Press

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0353256706

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Book's by Olivier Rieppel

Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Turtles as Hopeful Monsters

Phylogenetic Systematics

Phylogenetic Systematics

Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Mesozoic Sea Dragons

Marine Reptiles from the Triassic of the Tre Venezie Area, Northeastern Italy: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

Marine Reptiles from the Triassic of the Tre Venezie Area, Northeastern Italy: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

Revision of the Sauropterygian Reptile Genus Cymatosaurus V. Fritsch, 1894, and the Relationships of Germanosaurus Nopcsa, 1928, from the Middle Trias

Revision of the Sauropterygian Reptile Genus Cymatosaurus V. Fritsch, 1894, and the Relationships of Germanosaurus Nopcsa, 1928, from the Middle Trias

The Genus Placodus: Systematics, Morphology, Paleobiogeography, and Paleobiology: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

The Genus Placodus: Systematics, Morphology, Paleobiogeography, and Paleobiology: Fieldiana, Geology, New Series

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