Toward a New Philosophy of Biology; Observations of an Evolutionist
Cambridge: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1988. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [6], vii, [7], 3-564 pp. Quarter blue cloth over grey cloth with purple lettering and a purple border on the spine. Tan endpapers and pastedowns. Jacket design by Gwen Frankfeldt. Inscribed by Mayr on the half-title page: "To Bill Coleman, with very best wishes, in friendship, Ernst". Coleman was a student of Mayr's and a historian of science at UW-Madison. A collection of Mayr's writings on evolutionary theory and its intersection with the philosophy of biology. Mayr was an extraordinarily influential biologist and a key figure in the philosophy of biology, with a particular interest in evolution and in methodological and philosophical issues connected with evolutionary biology. Very Good / Very Good. Item #000016221
A moderate lean to the binding; jacket lightly rubbed and sunned on its spine panel.
Price: $500.00