herbert spencer structure function evolution von andreski (7 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. pp.vii, 257 pages, a very good plus paperback [0177120819].

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:

Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

VG orig. brown boards in lt. rubbed, price-clipped silver dj. vii, 257 p.; 22.5 cm. (Tutor books. The making of sociology series) Contents -- Introduction, by Ronald Fletcher -- Introductory essay: sociology, biology and philosophy in Herbert Spencer. The unity of science and the key concept of evolution, Evolution in culture and society, Empirical data and comparative method, Functionalism, Social Darwinism and problems of ethics -- Part one. A science of society, (A) Nature of the social science -- Part two. Evolution, (A) Evolution and dissolution, (B-D) The law of evolution -- Part three. Society: structure and function: classification and comparison: change and evolution, (A) What is a society? (B) A society is an organism, (C) Social growth, (D) Social structures, (E) Social functions, (F) Systems of organs, (G) Social types and constitutions, (H) Social metamorphoses -- Part four. Specific problems and general concerns: conflict and power in society, (A) The constitution of the state, (B) Party government, (C) The great political superstition, (D) Imperialism and slavery, (E) Patriotism, (F) The man versus the state: postscript, (G) Re-barbarization, (H) Conclusions, (I) General considerations on social philosophy -- Bibliography -- Index. -- `the ultimate man will be one whose private requirements conicide with public ones. He will be that manner of man who, in spontaneously fulfilling his own nature, incidentally performs the functions of a social unit; and yet is only enabled so to fulfil his own nature by all others doing the like.' (p. 215, 240) -- `human beings are cruel to one another in proportion as their habits are predatory.' (p. 216). 1st ed. thus. Binding is Hardcover.

Cloth Boards. 8vo., pp vii 257, Index, or. cl. bds., v.g in clipped d.j., marks to rear.

Signed First Edition: Paperback, blue, portrait cover, black titles, 135 x 215 mm., 400 g., 257 pp., with Index and Bibliography, signed by the author, Stanislav Andreski on half-title page, light shelf wear, G+ copy.

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Very Good octavo vii + 257pp., bibliog., index, Ownership stamp & minor annotations o/w nice copy.