Download or read book Computational Paleontology written by Ashraf M.T. Elewa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computational paleontology is simply a term applied to using computers and its facilities in the field of paleontology. However, we should be exactly precise in describing the term through explaining the main themes of this motivating and attractive scientific field. The uppermost aim of this book is to explain how computation could be competent in fetching fossils to life and the past to present. Computers for paleontologists save time and costs, interpret mysterious events precisely and accurately, visualize the ancient life definitely and undeniably.