Theology students, historians and students of the history of science will find an astonishing wealth of information on the scientific quest through the centuries, and most specifically, the birth of science. The author's thesis contends that in cultures where scientific progress came to a standstill, there was no belief in a law of nature. He further contends that scientific progress resumed only after the establishment of a belief in a rational, transcendent creator. Originally published in 1974 by Scottish Academic Press.
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Theology students, historians and students of the history of science will find an astonishing wealth of information on the scientific quest through the centuries, and most specifically, the birth of science. The author's thesis contends that in cultures where scientific progress came to a standstill, there was no belief in a law of nature. He further contends that scientific progress resumed only after the establishment of a belief in a rational, transcendent creator. Originally published in 1974 by Scottish Academic Press.
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Publisher:
Scottish Academic Press :: distributed by Chatto & Windus
Published:
1974
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16325064900
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed. First Edition. A hardback First Edition in Very Good or better condition, Near Fine, in a Very Good dustjacket. This copy bears a handwritten personal inscription to four individuals which is SIGNED 'Stanley'-this is the author. Exceptionally scarce, especially signed. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own).
Publisher:
Scottish Academic Press :: distributed by Chatto & Windus
Published:
01/1974
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17631584673
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Good. Size: 0x0x0; Hardcover with Fair DJ. SIGNED BY AUTHOR ("With best wishes from the author Stanley L Jaki" ). Text contains underlining/marking. Covers show light edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear with some creases and edge tears.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Publisher:
Scottish Academic Press :: distributed by Chatto & Windus
Published:
1974
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18074888030
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Fair jacket. First Edition. 1st edition, 1974. Published by Scottish Academic Press. Distributed by Chatto & Windus. Former library copy. Typical library markings. Minor tear on page edge of the first 10 pages. Jacket in Fair conditon, taped to covers of book. No markinds in text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
