Hamilton Cravens challenges widespread belief to argue that the impact of evolutionary ideas on American culture and science has been greater since the collapse of Social Darwinism. he portrays a new generation of American scientists whose pioneering work led to the bitterly debated heredity-environment controversy in the 1920s and then, in the '30s, to a "synthetic" theory of the way heredity and environment together have shaped human nature and culture. The resolution of this issue seemed to hold an exhilarating promise. ...
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Hamilton Cravens challenges widespread belief to argue that the impact of evolutionary ideas on American culture and science has been greater since the collapse of Social Darwinism. he portrays a new generation of American scientists whose pioneering work led to the bitterly debated heredity-environment controversy in the 1920s and then, in the '30s, to a "synthetic" theory of the way heredity and environment together have shaped human nature and culture. The resolution of this issue seemed to hold an exhilarating promise. If scientists could explain--and even predict--human behavior, they might help restore social control and stability in an age of domestic ferment and international turmoil. The Triumph of Evolution is the first scholarly history of one of the most significant scientific controversies of the twentieth century.
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Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17799758856
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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 good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 0812277449.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17970858921
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 376 p. Contains: Unspecified. Anniversary Collection. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17970779373
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Fine. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 376 p. Contains: Unspecified. Anniversary Collection. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18032450235
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Very Good. Size: 6x0x9; Former theological library copy with usual markings. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
07/1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
14303861716
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Good+ No Dust Jacket. No DJ, otherwise a very good copy. From the personal collection of Hamilton Cravens. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17762152161
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Very good. Hardcover. xvi, 333pp+ index. Previous owner's blindstamp on title page, else a very good hardback in a rubbed jacket that has a few closed tears.
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
Published:
1978
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16621317344
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Near Fine in very good jacket. First edition, 1978. Cloth hardcover in dust jacket, 351 pp., clean unmarked text, Near Fine copy in Very Good dust jacket, owner's signature on the front flyleaf, soiling and age-toning to the dust jacket, wear to the dust jacket including rubbing, creasing, and a bit of closed tearing. Dust jacket housed in archival dust jacket protector.
