The Great Dinosaur Controversy: A Guide to the Debates

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A historical review of the most important scientific controversies that have shaped our knowledge of dinosaurs since the discovery of important fossils in the 1820s. * Introductory chapter on the role of controversy in science focusing on the contributions of scientists such as Edward Cope and T. H. Huxley * Illustrations of the major figures involved in the debates

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"The text is accurate, and the presentation is well balanced ... A useful addition to public and college libraries. Recommended. General readers and undergraduates." - Choice "[A] handy one-stop source for students." - VOYA "[A]ccurate, and well-focused ... This is an absorbing book. While a good review for the dinosaur specialist, it is particularly well written and captivating for the general reader overwhelmed by the abundance of movies, television specials, and books about dinosaurs." - American Reference Books Annual

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Keith Parsons is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX.