Marey's strange story emerges in this fascinating account of a voyage of scientific and aesthetic study that would have reverberations in many aspects of modern culture.
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Marey's strange story emerges in this fascinating account of a voyage of scientific and aesthetic study that would have reverberations in many aspects of modern culture.
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VG/VG (stamp on top block edge, pages are otherwise clean) Oblong, black cloth with gilt lettering on spine. BW illustrated dust jacket. 204 pp. Approx 66 BW illustrations. "In this extraordinary study by philosopher of science Francois Dagognet, the pivotal figure of Etienne-Jules Marey (1830-1904) emerges afresh. Known best for his innovative and influential chronophotography, Marey is studied here in hte context of the full range of his interests and obsessions--as physician, physiologist, aviation researcher, pioneer in time-motion studies and prodigious inventor."--dj flap.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 0942299647.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (Oblong). Cloth. First Edition in English. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (Oblong). 204p. A fine copy in a very good d.j. which has a little edgewear. First published in French in 1987.
