Coates Peter A (35 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Demonstrates that nature, like us, has a history of its own. Beginning with Roman times, this title investigates the ideological and material factors that have influenced human perceptions of, attitudes toward, and uses of nature - notably religion and ethics, science, technology, economics, gender, and ethnicity. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. In an advertisement for water filter cartridges, we see a tumbling waterfall. The caption reads, "Like nature, Brita is beautifully simple." What kind of thinking is this? Is nature an objective reality that, in its beautiful simplicity, is unaffected by time, culture, and place? The word nature itself: what do we actually mean by it? These are some of the riveting questions examined by Peter Coates as he demonstrates that nature, like us, has a history of its own. Beginning with Roman times, Coates investigates the ideological and material factors that have influenced human perceptions of, attitudes toward, and uses of nature--notably religion and ethics, science, technology, economics, gender, and ethnicity. Nature is seen among its rich panoply of meanings as a physical place, as the collective phenomena of the world, as an essence or principle that informs the workings of the world, as an inspiration and guide for people and a source of authority governing human affairs, and as the conceptual opposite of culture. By examining these aspects of nature, Coates leads us on a spectacular tour of the central intellectual forces of Western civilization. The book is essential reading for those who seek an understanding of the history of ideas and the role of nature in that history. In an advertisement for water filter cartridges, we see a tumbling waterfall. The caption reads, "Like nature, Brita is beautifully simple." What kind of thinking is this? Is nature an objective reality that, in its beautiful simplicity, is unaffected by time, culture, and place? The word nature itself: what do we actually mean by it? These are some of the riveting questions examined by Peter Coates as he demonstrates that nature, like us, has a history of its own. Beginning with Roman times, Coates investigates the ideological and material factors that have influenced human perceptions of, attitudes toward, and uses of nature--notably religion and ethics, science, technology, economics, gender, and ethnicity. Nature is seen among its rich panoply of meanings as a physical place, as the collective phenomena of the world, as an essence or principle that informs the workings of the world, as an inspiration and guide for people and a source of authority governing human affairs, and as the conceptual opposite of culture. By examining these aspects of nature, Coates leads us on a spectacular tour of the central intellectual forces of Western civilization. The book is essential reading for those who seek an understanding of the history of ideas and the role of nature in that history. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this double issue of 13 pieces of writing including novellas, novelettes, short stories and poetry. Featured are The Great Armada by Brian Stableford (novella), The Spires of Denon by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (novella), The Armies of Elfland by Eileen Gunn and Michael Swanwick (novelette), The Wind Blowing and This Tide by Damien Broderick (novelette), True Fame by Robert Reed (short story), An Ordinary Day with Jason by Kate Wilhelm (short story), Atomic Truth by Chris Beckett (short story), Human Day by Jack Skillingstead (short story), Cowgirls in Space by Deborah Coates (short story), Exegesis by Nancy Kress (short story), Small Conquerors by Geoffrey A Landis (poetry), We Ignore Him by PMF Johnson (poetry) and Bridges by Peter Roberts (poetry) In Fine Condition.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

1st Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Provence: signed. Physical description: 216 pages: illustrations (some color). Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-204) and index. Contents: Salmon cover; imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1 Biological Salmon; 2 Edible Salmon; 3 Unfortunate Salmon; 4 Disputed Salmon; 5 Sporting Salmon; 6 Cultural Salmon; Conclusion: Salmon Past, Present and Future; Timeline of the Salmon; References; Bibliography; Associations andWebsites; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index. Subjects: Salmon. Salmon fisheries History. SCIENCE Life Sciences Zoology Ichthyology & Herpetology. NATURE Animals Fish. Animals Mythology. Human-animal relationships. Animals and civilization. zoology. fishing operations. history. Agriculture. Zoology. Genre: Bibliography. Electronic books. History. Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Bright black boards with bright gilt lettering on the spine . Clean end papers. Sharp corners. Square and tight. The text block is bright white except for some minor stains at the bottom. The DJ completely covers this book, but has a small chip or two at the top front panel with some small tears (less than 1/2". Some rubbing to the DJ spine. This copy is not an Ex-Library version. This would make a good companion book for anyone doing research on oil exploration in Alaska.…

1st Edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Provence: signed. Physical description: 216 pages: illustrations (some color). Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-204) and index. Contents: Salmon cover; imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1 Biological Salmon; 2 Edible Salmon; 3 Unfortunate Salmon; 4 Disputed Salmon; 5 Sporting Salmon; 6 Cultural Salmon; Conclusion: Salmon Past, Present and Future; Timeline of the Salmon; References; Bibliography; Associations andWebsites; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index. Subjects: Salmon. Salmon fisheries History. SCIENCE Life Sciences Zoology Ichthyology & Herpetology. NATURE Animals Fish. Animals Mythology. Human-animal relationships. Animals and civilization. zoology. fishing operations. history. Agriculture. Zoology. Genre: Bibliography. Electronic books. History. Illustrated. 1 Kg.…

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Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

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Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Condition: New. Beinart and Coates examine the influence of human economies and cultures on ecosystems, looking at the history of settler incursion in two frontier nations: the USA and South Africa. They also seek to explain change in indigenous ideas & practices. Series: Historical Connections. Num Pages: 136 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 181. . 1995. Paperback. . . . .…

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Condition: New. Beinart and Coates examine the influence of human economies and cultures on ecosystems, looking at the history of settler incursion in two frontier nations: the USA and South Africa. They also seek to explain change in indigenous ideas & practices. Series: Historical Connections. Num Pages: 136 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; RNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 181. . 1995. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (22 x 15cm), unpaginated [24]. Publisher's card wraps lettered in red, stapled. A little toned, some marks to covers. Near fine.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Library binding, with several ink stamps inside, light 2 inch stain on spine, corners a bit rubbed, endpapers toned. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1914 Hard Cover. 960 pp. A collection of numerous articles on current political and social events, along with letters to the editor, music and drama reviews, books of the month and book review sections, etc. This volume for discussion of women's suffrage, anti-trust legislation, and the United States' relationship with Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.…