The Tree of Knowledge; The Biological Roots of Human Understanding (New Science Library) by Maturana, Humberto R. & Varela, Francisco J - 1988

Shambhala Publications, Boston & London, 1988. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. foreword by Professor J. Z. Young, Oxford University, preface by authors, glossary, sources of illustrations and index. The text is illustrated with black-and-white photography and line drawingscoloured illustrated paperback binding dark brown coloured titles to the front panel and blue coloured titles to the back strip In this book the authors take a radical view on how humans obtain knowledge of the world around them. "With abundant illustrations and examples, the authors argue that the act of cognition does not simply mirror and objective reality "out there", but instead is an active process, rooted in our biological structure, by which we actually create our world of experience." – from the rear panel blurb. Translated by Robert Paolucci.  Creasing of the book corners fading of the back strip some marks to be noted to the panels. Original sticker to the top left-hand corner of the rear panel. Light age toning of the text block edges. Some marks to the front text edge.  Size: Trade Paperback. [9], 10 - 263, [5] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic and Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Category: New Age & Alternative; Biology; ISBN: 0877734038. ISBN/EAN: 9780877734031. Inventory No: 0127499. . 9780877734031