“From the world’s experts on Mesozoic plant life, this book covers special aspects of particular plant groups—ranging from horsetails to ginkgophytes—and relates them to key innovations in structure, phylogenetic relationships, Mesozoic vegetation, or to animals such as dinosaurs.”
“It has been some time since there was a volume dedicated to Mesozoic plants. . . . This book will have merit as a reference for years to come.”
— Kirk R. Johnson, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
“The assortment of writings will interest a broad array of investigators. . . . Recommended.”
— Choice
“The 14 chapters in this edited volume provide a broad and a fascinating view of the flora of the Mesozoic . . . The range of topics in this book means that there should be something for anyone with an interest in paleobotany. . . Vol. 86”
— Quarterly Review of Biology
“[This] volume is immaculately edited, outstandingly readable and beautifully illustrated. ”
— American Paleontologist
“[T]he book will indoubtedly be invaluable to graduate students, faculty, and researchers in the fields of biology, botany, and paleontology. 2011”
— American Reference Books Annual
“This book will be a valuable reference for anyone interested in the biology, paleontology, and paleobotany of the Mesozoic flora and fauna including earth and life scientists and academics, plaeontologists, geologists, and environmental scientists. This very detailed book clearly represents a lifetime of study by the author and is a valuable contribution to the literature. ”
— Plant Science Bulletin
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