No one in this century can speak with greater authority on the progress of ideas in biology than Ernst Mayr. And no book has ever established the life sciences so firmly in the mainstream of Western intellectual history as "The Growth of Biological Thought." Ten years in preparation, this is a work of epic proportions, tracing the development of the major problems of biology from the earliest attempts to find order in the diversity of life, to modern research into the mechanisms of gene transmission.
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No one in this century can speak with greater authority on the progress of ideas in biology than Ernst Mayr. And no book has ever established the life sciences so firmly in the mainstream of Western intellectual history as "The Growth of Biological Thought." Ten years in preparation, this is a work of epic proportions, tracing the development of the major problems of biology from the earliest attempts to find order in the diversity of life, to modern research into the mechanisms of gene transmission.
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Seller's Description:
Good. No dustjacket. Some marks to cover & minor knocks to edges. Foxing/marks to textblock edges. Previous owner signatures/markings at front/back & title page. Clipping from dustjacket taped in at front. Text very good. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 974 p. Belknap Press.
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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, 1600grams, ISBN: 0674364457.
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Good. Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. Minor shelfwear to dust jacket. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. Previous owner's name inside.
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Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Jacket-derived 'About the Author' glued neatly to front pastedown. Other than library markings, NO MARKINGS in this book. Good+ Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 974 p. Belknap Press. Audience: General/trade.
