Explores the acquisition and use of knowledge for human purposes and the extent of our ability to shape the future through the design, regulation, and restructuring of the lives of human systems at all levels
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. First Printing. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4044840-6
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. First Printing. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4044840-6
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Seller: RON RAMSWICK BOOKS, IOBA, CARLSBAD, CA, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Printing (Stated). Full burgundy cloth in white illustrated dustjacket. 322 pages with literature references and index. "This book is an exploration into the acquisition and use of knowledge for human purposes. It elaborates on the theme--not novel to our critical age--that rational knowledge cast into the form of internally consistent, logically constructed and closed models of science constitutes a useful, but by no means sufficient, tool for dealing with matters of human design for a human world." In fine, as new condition. Appears unread. No name, bookplate or other markings. The price-intact dustjacket is bright, no chips or tears. An important book and scarce, especially in such nice condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 18026
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Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Printing. 322 pages including index and references. "An exploration into the acquisition and use of knowledge for human purposes. Elaborates on the theme - not novel to our critical age - that rational knowledge cast into the form of internally consistent, logically constructed and closed models of science constitutes a useful, but by no means sufficient, tool for dealing with matters of human design for a human world." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's name atop front endpaper else clean and unmarked with very light wear. Attractive maroon cloth boards with brilliant silver lettering upon spine. Dust jacket price-clipped with moderate wear and closed quarter-inch tear at bottom of front fore-edge. Overall a nice copy. Seller Inventory # 16502199
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