Moore Rev David (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: Fine. David MooreÂ(6 April 1927 â" 23 January 2003)[1]Âwas an AustralianÂphotojournalist, historian of Australian photography,[2]Âand initiator of theÂAustralian Centre for Photography.CommentatorÂCraig McGregorÂregarded Moore as amongst a few who had "made the crucial breakthrough in Australian photography".[42]ÂPhotographs by him were purchased, with those ofÂDavid Beal,ÂHelmut Gritscher, Lance Nelson andÂRichard WoldendorpÂin 1969 for theÂNational Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne through the KODAK (Australasia) Pty Ltd Fund. In December a group show of these works was held, the first representation of photography at the new National Gallery of Victoria quarters in St Kilda Road.[43]ÂMoore's 1966 photographÂMigrants Arriving in Sydney, originating from a commission byÂNational Geographic, is regarded as an iconic work of modern Australian photography.[44][26][96 p.] : chiefly ill., ports. ; 22 cm. #181221 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. xviii, 840 p. illus. (part col.) 24 cm. ISBN 9780153608001, 0153608005 OCLC 84872 LCCN 75005720 LC QH47 .C68 1968 Dewey 574 ; color photographic boards, no dusjacket ; [Student laboratory guide Lab.manual.and Teacher's manual. NOT present] ; The 1968 second edition of Biological Science: An Inquiry Into Life (BSCS Yellow Version), edited by John A. Moore and published by Harcourt, Brace & World, was a seminal high school textbook emphasizing inquiry-based learning, molecular biology, and evolution. It aimed to move beyond rote memorization, focusing on scientific investigation rather than just facts. Key details regarding this 1968 edition include: Focus on Inquiry: The text and accompanying laboratory guide emphasized investigation, challenging students to analyze data and formulate hypotheses rather than just observing. Content and Structure: It was designed for 10th or 11th-grade students, heavily incorporating modern biological findings from the 1950s and 60s, including molecular biology and genetics. Reception: While lauded for promoting scientific thinking, some contemporary reviews suggested that despite the title, the text still contained a "good deal of telling" rather than pure inquiry, and it was quite rigorous. Impact: This BSCS text was considered a landmark in reforming biology education in the United States, moving away from descriptive biology toward a process-oriented approach. The book was frequently revised and reapproved for use in classrooms throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. ; 5 Excellent presentation of evolution, integrating synthetic theory. "Marred by progressionist ideology and claims of link to cultural evolution." ; BSCS "Yellow Version" aka Biological Science: An Inquiry Into Life ; FINE. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Hardcover, hinges have been crudely repaired leaving a faint ripple to back board and endpages partially stuck to pastedowns, and the binding is a little loose with a few small cracks but remains solid, it also has bumps to spine ends and board corners with cloth fraying at corners, light sunning to spine, and areas of rubbing with a few areas of slight soiling to boards and spine, otherwise a solid Good copy.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. First Edition. B&W Illustrations; 8VO; 605 pages; Mild wear to cloth covers. Portraits. Illustrations.