George John Romanes (1848-94) was an influential evolutionary biologist whose work focused on the evolution of mental faculties. Although criticised for his anecdotal method, he is credited as being one of the pioneers of comparative psychology for his work on animal intelligence, and he also contributed to the development of the theory of natural selection. Romanes and Charles Darwin (1809-82) were close friends, and Darwin gave Romanes his notes on psychology for use in his studies. First published in 1896, this biography ...
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George John Romanes (1848-94) was an influential evolutionary biologist whose work focused on the evolution of mental faculties. Although criticised for his anecdotal method, he is credited as being one of the pioneers of comparative psychology for his work on animal intelligence, and he also contributed to the development of the theory of natural selection. Romanes and Charles Darwin (1809-82) were close friends, and Darwin gave Romanes his notes on psychology for use in his studies. First published in 1896, this biography was written by his wife Ethel (1856-1927), also an author on religious topics. This reissue is of the second printing (also 1896): including correspondence between Darwin and Romanes, it is a rich source of information on both men and the development of their work. This book is also fascinating for its account of Romanes' mental conflict between his Christian faith and belief in evolution.
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New. Trade paperback (US). 412 p. Cambridge Library Collection - Darwin, Evolution and Genetics . 3 Plates, black and white. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Cloth bound, gilt lettering on backstrip, bumped corners, frayed pages, internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN:
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Written and edited by his wife. Covers and backstrip poor. Fraying at ends. Rebound by library. Binding loose. Pages cut. Foxing throughout. Text in good condition. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, With owner's name inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
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Written and edited by his wife. Book has been rebound. Gold lettering on spine. Spine is slightly sunned. Slight foxing on first few pages including title page. Illustration opposite title page. Parts of page block are stuck to spine with tape. Pages are cut and slightly darkened on edges. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
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Near Fine. New (second) edition. Octavo. x, [2], 391pp., illustrated with a gravure frontispiece portrait and two halftone plates. Dark green publisher's cloth. Bookseller's ticket on front free endpaper. Small owner's name in ink on half-title leaf, the joints and edges of the boards are rubbed, near fine. Romanes, a leading English evolutionary biologist and physiologist, and friend of Darwin, is best known for establishing the foundation of comparative psychology. A handsome copy.