TY - GEN AU - Plotnick,Roy TI - Explorers of deep time: paleontologists and the history of time SN - 9780231195348 U1 - 560.1 23rd PY - 2022/// CY - New York PB - Columbia University Press KW - Paleontology KW - Deep Time N1 - Includes bibliographies and index; 1. Deep time -- 2. Exploring deep time -- 3. Explorers of deep time -- 4. Deep time and the broad world N2 - 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 ER -