Figural Literal Problems Language History by Andrew Benjamin Geoffrey Cantor John (3 results)

Red Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st ed. vii+229; virtually pristine copy in similar jacket, will add protective sleeve when ordered. 10 papers (8 originally given at a 1984 conference at Leeds University). A collection of quite original essays on such topics as the language used in the writing of early modern science and philosophy, Descartes, Hobbes's 'two theories of meaning', Robert Boyle and 17th cent.chemical discourse, Wilkins, 18th century rhetoric, etc. by some of the leading, mostly younger, generation of British historians of science of the day at their most creative. Note: quoted shipping rates are calculated for 500-700 gram net weight, cost will be modified up or down as appropriate outside this range. Size: 14 Cms x 22 Cms.

Condition: Very Good. 1987. Hardback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . .

Condition: Very Good. 1987. Hardback. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.