Mainsprings of Civilization
by Ellsworth Huntington
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- Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
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Ridgeley, West Virginia, United States
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About This Item
Text is clean and unmarked. Covers are attached with slight wear to the outer edges and some light scuffing. A small red "X" is marked on the spine. Previous owner's name is on the top of the half title page. Illustrations included. "In this brilliant and controversial book, Ellsworth Huntington interprets world history in terms of biological inheritance, physical environment and cultural endowment...The renowned scholar explores the effects of climate, temperature, geographic location, diet and health on such diverse factors as population, religion, the rise of leaders, the crime rate, mental activity, cultural efficiency, temperament and conduct."
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- Grampy's Bookcase (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ppLSH205245
- Title
- Mainsprings of Civilization
- Author
- Ellsworth Huntington
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The New American Library
- Place of Publication
- 1959
- Date Published
- 1958
- Pages
- 660
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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