A Short History of Biology
by Isaac Asimov
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Good
- Seller
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The Scientific Book Club, 1965. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1965. 180 pages. Green pictorial dust jacket green cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket with tears, nicks and creases to spine, edge and corners. Light tanning to spine and edges.
Synopsis
Ideal for a freshman, or anyone new to Biology, this abridged history of Biology can be quickly read and understood by someone with little or no experience. Asimov carefully introduces the fundamental concepts of biology by explaining the development of this science through history.
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- Seller
- World of Rare Books (GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1688981004ADA
- Title
- A Short History of Biology
- Author
- Isaac Asimov
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good/Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Scientific Book Club
- Date Published
- 1965
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