Using a series of case studies, the book demonstrates the power of
dynamic analysis as applied to the fossil record. The book considers how
we think about certain types of paleontological questions and shows how
to answer them. The analytical tools presented here will have wide
application to other fields of knowledge; as such the book represents a
major contribution to the deployment of modern scientific method as it
builds on author's previous book, Dynamic Paleontology. Students and
seasoned professionals alike will find this book to be of great utility
for refining their approach to their ongoing and future research
projects.