Breathing Life into Fossils: Taphonomic Studies in Honor of C.K. (Bob) Brain

Pp. xviii, 296; numerous black-and-white photos, line-drawings, halftones and line-drawings.  Color pictorial laminated boards (hardback), lettered in yellow, 4to.  Taphonomy, the study of the processes leading to the fossilization of organic remains, is one of the most important avenues of inquiry in human origins research.  This volume is a major contribution to taphonomic studies in paleoanthropology and natural history.  Small signature of former owner on the title page.  No other ownership marks and no signs of use.