The Medusa and the Snail; More Notes of a Biology Watcher
by Thomas, Lewis
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0670465682
- ISBN 13
- 9780670465682
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
The Viking Press, New York, 1979. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. XII, 175 pages, in original cloth backed blue boards, with colour illustrated dustjacket. The dustjacket has small tear at the top left of the front panel, and top right of the rear panel. Now protected. Untrimmed front edge of text block (deckle), previous owner's name and date of purchase on the lower right hand corner of the front free end page. No other damage. These Further "Notes of a Biology Watcher" extend the explorations of man and his world that members of the Lives of a Cell will remember with gratitude. Among the other treasures in Dr Thomas's magnificent new book are essays on the human genius for making mistakes, on disease and natural death, on cloning, on warts and Montaigne. -- Front fold over blurb Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 175 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science & Technology; Biology; New Age & Alternative. ISBN: 0670465682. ISBN/EAN: 9780670465682. Inventory No: 0253584. . 9780670465682
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0253584
- Title
- The Medusa and the Snail; More Notes of a Biology Watcher
- Author
- Thomas, Lewis
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0670465682
- ISBN 13
- 9780670465682
- Publisher
- The Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Biology, Medicine, Dewey: 574 Science & Technology; Biology; New Age & Alternative. Unbranded ISBN: 0670465682 EAN: 9780670465682 Thomas, Lewis The Medusa and the Snail; More Notes of a Biology Watcher
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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