What is Civilization and Other Essays

Great Barrington, MA: Lindisfarne Press. Near Fine. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. First Edition (1989) not stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear at the front corner tips; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections, as noted. Could easily pass as "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.2 x 6.2 X 0.65 inches) . Notes. Index. Foreward by Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Language: English. Weight: 12.5 ounces. Paperback. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (1877 - 1947) was a Sri Lankan Tamil metaphysician, pioneering historian and philosopher of Indian art who was an early interpreter of Indian culture to the West. He was one of the chief influences on Joseph Campbell. The essays here mainly treat Indian art and religion, but also offer considerations on medieval art, Persian culture, Shaker furniture, and mythology. Coomaraswamy's breadth of knowledge and depth of insight is truly breathtaking . ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; xi, 193 pages .