Abstract
Arthur Smith Woodward was the Natural History Museum's longest-serving Keeper
of Geology and the world's leading expert on fossil fish. He was also an unwitting
victim of the Piltdown fraud, which overshadowed his important scientific
contributions. The aim of this book is to honour Smith Woodward's contributions to
vertebrate palaeontology, discuss their relevance today and provide insights into
the factors that made him such an eminent scientist. The last few years have seen
a resurgence in fossil vertebrate (particularly fish) palaeontology, including new
techniques for the ‘virtual’ study of fossils (synchrotron and micro CT-scanning)
and new research foci, such as ‘Evo-Devo’ – combining fossils with the development
of living animals. This new research is built on a strong foundation, like that
provided by Smith Woodward's work. This collection of papers, authored by some of
the leading experts in their fields, covers the many facets of Smith Woodward's
life, legacy and career. It will be a benchmark for studies on one of the leading
vertebrate palaeontologists of his generation.
Publisher
Geological Society of London
Subject
Geology,Ocean Engineering,Water Science and Technology
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