The Second Jurassic Dinosaur Rush: Key Themes and Historical Developments in Paleontology

What rivalry shaped early paleontology during the Jurassic period?

The Cope-Marsh 'Bone Wars' between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh.

What themes are explored in Chapter 1, 'Scientists Wage Bitter Warfare'?

Competition and the transition to institutional science.

Who was Henry Fairfield Osborn and what was his role in paleontology?

Osborn was a prominent figure at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) who navigated museum politics after Cope and Marsh.

What themes are highlighted in Chapter 2, 'Osborn's Sorry Valentine'?

Institutional ambition, rivalry, and shaping public mythology.

What does Chapter 3, 'Wortman Assumes Charge', introduce?

Julius Wortman and a new generation of institutional paleontologists focusing on professionalization and organization.

What was the focus of expeditions discussed in Chapter 4, 'Most Colossal Animal on Earth'?

Seeking the largest dinosaurs, specifically sauropods, for museum displays.

What themes are discussed in Chapter 5, 'An Overconfident Start'?

Logistical failures, hubris in science, and learning curves in large-scale fossil recovery.

How did museum displays and media influence public interest in dinosaurs according to Chapter 6?

They created public fascination and benefited both museums and paleontology.

What does Chapter 7, 'A Monkey and a Parrot of a Time', reveal about field crews?

It highlights the overlooked workers and their eccentric personalities behind major expeditions.

What major Jurassic quarries are detailed in Chapter 8, 'Fossil Wonders of the West'?

The significant quarries located in Wyoming and Colorado.

What does Chapter 9, 'Watch the Dinosaur Shrink!', discuss regarding scientific reinterpretation?

It shows how changing perceptions and new evidence altered views on dinosaurs and museum mounts.

Who was John Bell Hatcher and what was his contribution to paleontology?

Hatcher was a leader in institutional paleontology known for his organized expeditions.

What themes are explored in Chapter 10, 'Hatcher Heads West'?

Organized exploration and leadership in paleontology.

What does Chapter 11, 'Last Days in the Jurassic', reflect on?

The dwindling of major dinosaur finds by 1905 and the end of an era.

What does Chapter 12, 'Putting Dinosaurs in Their Places', cover?

The creation of museum exhibits and the public face of paleontology.

What is the conclusion of the book regarding the second dinosaur rush?

It reflects on its legacy in creating modern paleontology and the phenomenon of 'dinomania'.

What is 'dinomania' as discussed in the conclusion?

The public fascination with dinosaurs that emerged from the second dinosaur rush.