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KELLY, ANDREW and KELLY, MARIE - Edited by: : DARWIN: FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE. [SIGNED copy.]

UK.BRISTOL CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, BRISTOL, AVON, 2009.

ISBN 9780955074226.

UK,Qrto HB+dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn.MINT/MINT.No owner inscrptn,but SIGNED,pasted in,University of Plymouth's commemorative bookplate to title page.SIGNED by Professor Wendy Purcell,Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University,one of the sponsors of this special edition.Published celebrating the double anniversary of: the bi-centenary of Charles Darwin's birth in 1809 and the 150th anniversary of the first publication of his work 'On the Origins of Species.' in 1859.Darwin and HMS Beagle left Plymouth in December 1831 on what was to be the start of one of the most important scientific investigations ever,which eventually led to the publication of his seminal work.Wrapped+protected from day of issue - untouched since,and an unread copy.Bright, crisp,clean,colour pictorial wrap-around artwork and design,illustrated dw/dj; with negligible (if any) shelf-wear and creasing to edges and corners - no nicks or tears present.Top+fore-edges bright and clean; contents bright,tight and pristine - an untouched and unread copy. Sharp-cornered,bright,crisp,clean,publisher's original,dark brown cloth boards with impressed title to upper bd and impressed lettering (DARWIN) to spine/backstrip,with green headband and immaculate black+grey illustrated endpapers. UK,Qrto HB+dw/dj,SIGNED,1st edn,8-280pp [paginated] includes introduction,the 1909+1959 Darwin celebrations,24 chapters/sections,profuse contemporary b/w+colour illus interspersed throughout the text and the book,appendices(3) includes endnotes,Charles Darwin bibliography and author biographies,an index and acknowledgements; plus [unpaginated] SIGNED, bookplated title page,subject b/w portrait, illustrated frntis,half-title page,foreword and contents list/table. Darwin 200 marks the bicentenary in 2009 of the birth of one of the world's greatest scientitsts: Charles Darwin. This collection of essays,specially commissioned as part of the Darwin 200 programme,takes its title from Darwin's own assessment of what had determined his success as a man of science: 'the love of science - unbounded patience. . . . industry in observing and colecting facts - and a fair share of invention as well as common sense.' 'Darwin for the love of science' celebrates Darwin's considerable achievements within the context of nineteenth century life and demonstrates why they continue to be of relevance today. It is one project among many in 2009 which looks back at Darwin's achievements,debate his findings,and seek to develop further his theories.All of the essays here have been commissioned specially for this volume and are joined by over 250 illustrations,some of which have been rarely seen before.The essays are interspersed with shorter pieces on related subjects. Though the tone of the book is celebratory,it does not shy away from criticism,whether with reference to the creationist argument that evolution is inherently false,the intelligent design argument sees a role for a maker in the process or more scientifically rigorous challenges. But its main focus is Darwin's work and its impact,in the context of his own times through to the present day. Please contact seller,because of the heavier weight (1.8Kg unpackaged) and value of this item,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch,especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included/FREE. ** N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. **

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