An Agenda for Antiquity: Henry Fairfield Osborn and Vertebrate Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, 1890-1935 Tapa dura - 1991

Tuscaloosa: Univ of Alabama Pr (Tx), 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 360, b/w illustrations, ""Examines how and why vertebrate paleontology, a relatively marginal field of scientific inquiry, flourished at New York's American Museum of Natural History in the early 20th century. This text focuses on Henry Fairfield Osborn, a prominent scientist who dominated paleontology in that era.""

Univ of Alabama Pr, 1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM. hardcover. Very Good. 1.5000 in x 9.1000 in x 6.1000 in. A nice copy. Clean text, solid binding. Light rubbing to dust jacket. Interior is near fine.

Univ of Alabama Pr, 1991. Hardcover. New. The book is in a new dust jacket

Tuscaloosa: Univ of Alabama Pr (Tx), 1991. Hardcover. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Univ of Alabama Pr, 1991. Hardcover. New.

Tuscaloosa ; London : University of Alabama Press, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Literally as new. Series; History of American science and technology series. Physical description; xiii, 360 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; 1. Vertebrate paleontology and American science, 1850-1900 -- 2. Osborn, Scott, and paleontology at Princeton -- 3. Osborn, science, and society in New York City -- 4. Osborn and vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum -- 5. The museum, the zoo, and the preservation of nature -- 6. Osborn, nature, and evolution -- 7. Representing nature : the portrayal of prehistoric life at the American museum -- 8. Organisms in space and time : William Diller Matthew and vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum -- 9. Fossils and function : William King Gregory and vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum -- 10. The… Leer más

Univ of Alabama Pr (Tx), 1991-10. Hardcover. Good.

Univ of Alabama Pr (Tx), 1991-10-01. Hardcover. Used:Good.

The University Of Alabama Press, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:9780817305369

Univ of Alabama Pr. Unclipped DJ in archival cover. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1991.