The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and Inheritance

£30.00

The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and Inheritance

Name: The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and Inheritance
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6248
Price: 30.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£30.00

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

The Growth of Biological Thought: Diversity, Evolution, and Inheritance, Ernst Mayr — 1st Edition

Publication: Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1982

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xii], 974.

Condition Report: Good. The binding remains firm and structurally sound, showing no signs of splitting or looseness, though the covers exhibit typical signs of reading wear. The protective laminate on the paper covers is lightly peeling along the edges and corners, accompanied by surface rubbing, minor creasing, and bumped extremities. Internally, the text block is clean, bright, and free from foxing or significant oxidation, with the pages remaining highly legible despite some light handling marks to the outer page edges.

Catalogue Note: This is the fifth impression of the first paperback edition, identifiable by the printer's number line on the copyright page. It remains a standard, widely accessible academic text on the open market, making it an excellent reading copy for students and historians rather than a scarce collector's piece.

In The Growth of Biological Thought, Ernst Mayr provides a sweeping, academic survey of the first two thousand years of biological science. By tracing the historical progression of key concepts, such as the classification of life, the mechanisms of evolution, and the principles of genetics, Mayr demonstrates how philosophical assumptions have continually shaped and shifted human understanding of the natural world. It stands as a foundational text in the history of science, offering profound insights into the intellectual controversies that have defined modern biology.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Ernst Mayr

Book Publisher: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 974

Book Publication Year: 1982

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.