The definitive guide to the study of fish

In this second edition of Ichthyology, readers will find a comprehensive resource. Starting with the basic definition of what fish are, where they live, and how they live, this in-depth text provides an ordered approach covering this branch of science in its entirety. Readers will discover the major groups of fishes, learn about basic fish anatomy, be introduced to issues of nutrition and growth, gain an understanding of fish locomotion, and much more. For those interested in the advancing in the field, the book also discusses...

This book is a skillful synthesis of Mexico's complex and colorful history from pre-Columbian times to the present. Utilizing his many years of research and teaching as well as his personal experience in Mexico, the author incorporates recent archaeological evidence, posits fresh interpretations, and analyzes such current problems as foreign debt, dependency on petroleum exports, and providing education and employment for an expanding population.

Combining political events and social history in a smooth narrative, the book describes events, places, and individuals, the daily life of...