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The Paleontological Association – Institution of Geography and Earth Sciences,
University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DB, U.K.
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The association was founded in 1957 to promote the study of palaeontology and its
allied sciences.
Publications: Palaeontology, published six times annually, covering all
aspects of paleontology, including taphonomy.
Special Papers in Palaeontology, monographic treatments
on dedicated subject areas. Published twice annually.
Paleontology Newsletter, published 3-4 times annually.
Field Guide to Fossils, a series of 10 illustrated guidebooks.
Meetings: Annual. Upcoming: 49 th annual meeting in Oxford,
U.K., December 18-21, 2005.
Web site: http://palass.org/index.html
The Paleontological Society. Department. of Earth and Environment, Franklin and
Marshall College, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003.
The Paleontological Society is an international organization devoted exclusively to
the advancement of all branches of the science of paleontology. The Society was
founded in 1908 in Baltimore, Maryland, and disseminates research through
publications and meetings.
Publications: Numerous research articles on taphonomy can be found in
their official newsletter, Priscum, published twice annually,
and their peer-reviewed Journal of Paleontology, published
six times annually.
Meetings: Annual.
Web site: http://www.paleosoc.org/
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) - 60 Revere Dr., Suite 500, Northbrook, IL
60062
Founded in 1940 by thirty-four paleontologists, the Society now has over 2,000
members representing professionals and students interested in all aspects of
vertebrate paleontology. It is organized exclusively for educational and scientific
purposes, with the object of advancing the science of vertebrate paleontology.
Publications: The Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, published quarterly, peer-
reviewed.
Meetings: Annual. Upcoming: 67th Annual Meeting of the
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Oct. 17-20, 2007, Austin, TX.
Web site: http://www.vertpaleo.org/
Email: svp@vertpaleo.org