Explorers of deep time: paleontologists and the history of time/ Roy Plotnick

Includes bibliographies and index

1. Deep time -- 2. Exploring deep time -- 3. Explorers of deep time -- 4. Deep time and the broad world.

Explorers of Deep Time is a highly informative book for people in and outside of palaeontology that touches on every topic under the sun. Fortunately, Plotnick’s humour and anecdotes ensure it is not a dry read. In his conclusion, Plotnick observes that palaeontologists are scattered over various professional societies that do not necessarily talk to each other. Thus, for insiders, the coverage of internal controversies, professional challenges, and topics relevant to various stages of one’s career are valuable reminders.