Form Pattern Human Evolution Mathematical by Oxnard Charles (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 218 pp., Illus, Blk Hardback, Gilt title, Fine in VG DJ, 1st ed.

Pp. ix, 218; 123 text-figures (line-drawings), 12 black-and-white photo-plates. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, red pictorial dust jacket, lettered in white, sm 4to. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how a variety of statistical, physical, and engineering techniques can be applied to the study of bones of living and fossil primates in order to "capture the functionally important aspects" of shape and structure in human evolution (from the jacket flap). No ownership marks and no signs of use. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. This book has been read, previous owner signed first inner page. No other markings inner pages, no wear to covers, very minor wear to dust jacket. Spine intact, no creases. "Pp. ix, 218; 123 text-figures (line-drawings), 12 black-and-white photo-plates. Publisher's original black cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, red pictorial dust jacket, lettered in white, sm 4to. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate how a variety of statistical, physical, and engineering techniques can be applied to the study of bones of living and fossil primates in order to "capture the functionally important aspects" of shape and structure in human evolution (from the jacket flap). " Good Reads "Emeritus Professor, Senior Honorary Research Fellow, Adjunct Professor".