Isbn: 9780670023639 - the Last Lost World: Ice Ages, Human Origins, and the Invention of the Pleistocene (24 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. An enthralling scientific and cultural exploration of the Ice Age--from the author of How the Canyon Became GrandFrom a remarkable father-daughter team comes a dramatic synthesis of science and environmental history--an exploration of the geologic time scale and evolution twinned with the story of how, eventually, we have come to understand our own past. The Pleistocene is the epoch of geologic time closest to our own. The Last Lost World is an inquiry into the conditions that made it, the themes that define it, and the creature that emerged dominant from it. At the same time, it tells the story of how we came to discover and understand this crucial period in the Earth's history and what meanings it has for today.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Hardback. Condition: Good. An enthralling scientific and cultural exploration of the Ice Age--from the author of How the Canyon Became GrandFrom a remarkable father-daughter team comes a dramatic synthesis of science and environmental history--an exploration of the geologic time scale and evolution twinned with the story of how, eventually, we have come to understand our own past. The Pleistocene is the epoch of geologic time closest to our own. The Last Lost World is an inquiry into the conditions that made it, the themes that define it, and the creature that emerged dominant from it. At the same time, it tells the story of how we came to discover and understand this crucial period in the Earth's history and what meanings it has for today.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Printing. Remainder mark on bottom end. ; 9.06 X 6.30 X 1.26 inches.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Printing. 306 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hard cover. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. First edition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Larger book, green spine, rose boards, embossed initials at top front, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 306 pages with some illustrations. DJ glossy with aerial color photograph of mountain with deep gullies on front, in background on back with praise from The Economist, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Science News and more. DJ and book, both As New.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 320 pages. 10.00x6.75x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.