A Theory of Justice
by John Rawls
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1973. Cloth. Fine/Fine. A remarkably clean, well-preserved copy of the 1973 stated 5th printing of this towering achievement in political philosophy. An all-but-pristine copy. Tight and Fine in a crisp, Near Fine to Fine dustjacket, with one tiny (almost microscopic) closed tear to the front panel's lower-edge. Octavo, 607 pgs. The nicest copy this bookseller has seen in its uncommon hardback edition.
Synopsis
A Theory of Justice is a widely-read book of political philosophy and ethics by John Rawls. It was originally published in 1971 and revised in both 1975 (for the translated editions) and 1999. In A Theory of Justice, Rawls attempts to solve the problem of distributive justice by utilising a variant of the familiar device of the social contract.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20492
- Title
- A Theory of Justice
- Author
- John Rawls
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, MA
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- rare philosophy, rare political philosophy, rare John Rawls, philosopher John Rawls
- Bookseller catalogs
- Philosophy;
Terms of Sale
Appledore Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2005
Waccabuc, New York
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Octavo
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- Cloth
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- Crisp
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...