Books available for review announcement - May update!

The following volumes are available to Paleontological Society members in exchange for writing a review in Priscum. Reviews should be informative, engaging, and 400–800 words long. The tone can be informal and casual, appropriate to recommending a book to colleagues. Reviews are expected to be returned within six months after receipt. Past book reviews can be found in past issues of Priscum athttps://www.paleosoc.org/priscum-newsletter and https://www.paleosoc.org/blog. Reviewers must be a current member of the Paleontological Society before beginning review. If you are interested in reviewing one of these texts, please contact Book Reviews Editor Phil Novack-Gottshall ([email protected])

Reviewed by David J. Bottjer (University of Southern California)

Reviewed by Kat Jordan-Burmeister (University of Tennessee-Knoxville)

Reviewed by Allison W. Bronson (California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt)

Reviewed by Marcello Perillo (University of Bonn)

Reviewed by Jennifer A. Brennan (George Washington University)

 

Congratulations to our 2024 Paleontological Society Fellows!

Fellows are members of the Paleontological Society who have made far-reaching contributions to paleontology through research, teaching, or service to the profession.

Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Independent fossil preparator; Bonn, Germany)

Reviewed by David R. Cordie (Edgewood College)

Call for proposals: Early Career Researchers

Announcing the PaleoSoc Art Competition Winner!!!

The Paleontological Society held an art competition this year for designs that capture the spirit of the Paleontological Society.

Reviewed by Ephraim Nissan (London, England)

Reviewed by Thomas A. Hegna (SUNY Fredonia)

GSA sessions endorsed by PS are linked here, and times will come out soon!

Reviewed by James O. Farlow (Purdue University Fort Wayne)

Reviewed by Joe Bauman (Salt Lake City)



Marshall, M. 2020. The Genesis Quest: The Geniuses and Eccentrics on a Journey to Uncover the Origin of Life on Earth. University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL. 368 pp. ($15.60 cloth, $10.80 paper, $10.79 e-book with 40% PS discount.)

Reviewed by Christa Cherava (National Parks Conservation Association, USA)

Reviewed by Blandine Hautier (Independent fossil preparator; Bonn, Germany)

A letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, regarding the critical need for further paleontological resource assessment at BLM’s “Community Pit #1” near Las Cruces, New Mexico.