THE IDEAS OF BIOLOGY (Harper Modern Science Series)
by Bonner, John Tyler; (James R. Newman, Series Editor)
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
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About This Item
New York, NY: Harper & Bros, 1962. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Anne L. Cox (Illustrator). Text/NEW. Stated1962 First Edition. Giilt embossed green linen boards/Fine. DJ/NF; short closed edge tears w/trace soiling. Classic introduction to the science of biology by microbiologist John Tyler Bonner of Princeton Univ. Written as a supplement to biology textbooks, the volume is suited for the general reader as well. The six chapters are: Chapter 1, The Cell; 2, Evolution; 3. Genetics; 4, Development, 5, Simple to Complex; and, 6, Man. Clarity of prose is fortified with excellent line drawings. Author hopes the ideas of biology be applied to understanding ourselves, our genetics, and our evolution within the context of our ecology, our role on earth, and indeed our modifications to our environment and its consequent influences to other animals and plants that surround us.
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- Bookseller
- 100 POCKETS (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004553
- Title
- THE IDEAS OF BIOLOGY (Harper Modern Science Series)
- Author
- Bonner, John Tyler; (James R. Newman, Series Editor)
- Illustrator
- Anne L. Cox (Illustrator)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Thus
- Publisher
- Harper & Bros
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Science, Biology, Textbook, Ecology
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- Science;
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