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Death of Adam: Evolution and Its Impact on Western Thought
by John C. Greene
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Ames, Iowa: The Iowa State University Press, 1959. AJ3 - A first edition (no additional printings) hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by author top previous owner on the title page in good condition in poor dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket worn, torn and discolored. Book bowed, some bumped corners and cover edgewear, significant foxing and some stains, some bug damage on the page edges and endpapers, lightly moisture soiled, light tanning and shelf wear. Winner, 1959, of the Iowa State Centennial citation and prize for Most Outstanding Manuscript by an Iowa State Faculty Member. 10.5"x8.25", 388 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Poor. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
Synopsis
A brilliantly written, exceptionally clear, history of the evolution of "evolution" (the concept of evolution), during the late Renaissance, history's pivot-point, which constituted the beginning of the end of the religious worldview, and the beginning of the beginning of the scientific worldview. No better book exists concerning the start of "modernity."
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- Title
- Death of Adam: Evolution and Its Impact on Western Thought
- Author
- John C. Greene
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Poor
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Iowa State University Press
- Place of Publication
- Ames, Iowa
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- HISTORY EVOLUTION WESTERN
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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