Man. The Verdict of Science. Science and Superstition. The Thinker's Library No. 114. An Assessment of the Value of Man;s Intellectual Achievements and of His Mastery Over the Social, Physical, and Biologival Forces in His Surroundings.
by G. N. Ridley
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London England: Watts & Co., 1946. Hardback. First Edition. Man: The Verdict of Science. Shelf wear to edges of D/J. An assessment of the value of man's intellectual Achievements and of His Mastery Over the Social, Physical, and Biological Forces in His Surroundings. The recent amazing developments in various spheres of science have made possible a new definition of the position of amn in the universe. The author surveys man from the points of view of bio-chemistry, psychology, and sociology, and contrasts these differing scientific viewpoints with that of religion and mysticism. The result is a book which will be found stimulating reading, even by those whose philosopy impels them to disagree with Mr. Ridley's conclusions. 156 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall Duodecimo. Hardback.
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- Title
- Man. The Verdict of Science. Science and Superstition. The Thinker's Library No. 114. An Assessment of the Value of Man;s Intellectual Achievements and of His Mastery Over the Social, Physical, and Biologival Forces in His Surroundings.
- Author
- G. N. Ridley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Watts & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London England
- Date Published
- 1946
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- Non Fiction Man The Verdict of Science Superstition
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- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall Duodecimo
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