Form and Pattern in Human Evolution - Some Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Approaches
Published by Univ. Chicago P, 1973
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Ohkwaho Books and Fine Art, Oakville, ON, CanadaOhkwaho Books and Fine Art
AbeBooks seller since June 5, 2023
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 21.74
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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".
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Form and Pattern in Human Evolution - Some Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Approaches
- Author
- Charles Oxnard
- Publisher
- Univ. Chicago P
- Publication year
- 1973
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Ohkwaho Books and Fine Art
Oakville, ON, Canada
AbeBooks seller since June 5, 2023
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Welcome to Ohkwaho Books and Fine Art. We are a family run business, looking to share our passion for books and fine art with the world. Our resident artist is a proudly Metis youth, working to regain connection with his Metis heritage, and much of his passion for social justice and reconciliation may be envisioned within his art. We offer a wide variety of books for sale, both gently used and new. We are also very thrilled to announce availability of a limited number of prints and original artwork by Baz. In addition, we are always happy to connect with you to discuss commissions and other types of requests.…
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