Description: Inscribed to E. O. WilsonEcological Literacy: Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World Author: Orr, David W. Title: Ecological Literacy: Education and the Transition to a Postmodern World Publication: Albany: State University of New York Press, 1992. First Edition, wrappers (paperback) issue Edition: First Edition, wrappers (paperback) issue Description: Trade paperback. An association copy, inscribed to the sociobiologist E. O. Wilson, of this influential collection of essays about incorporating sustainable development ideas into the education system. According to Google Scholar, Orr's book has been cited nearly 5000 times in the academic literature. This copy is inscribed on the half-title, "To Ed Wilson with great respect and admiration-David Orr. August 28, 1992." Wilson's book Biophilia is cited briefly in the text. Wilson was a Pulitzer Prize winning biologist who wrote influential books on ants and sociobiology. David Orr is a professor of environmental studies who studied ecological literacy. 210 pages.PROVENANCE: Wilson's Harvard office library and Up-Country Letters. Near fine. First edition (first printing with a numberline ending in 1). This is the trade paperback issue (published simultaneously in hardcover). There is a stray pen mark on the fore-edge and light shelfwear, but this is otherwise a fine copy, and nicely inscribed. Signed copies are scarce. Seller ID: 364069 Subject: Association Copy, Biology, Environment & Nature, SCIENCES Downtown Brown Books has been selling on eBay since 1998. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and the Cascade Booksellers Association (CBA), and we adhere to their codes of ethics. Condition grading is done in compliance with IOBA's published standards. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Orr, David W
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Year Printed: 1992
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
