The Dreams of Reason: Science and Utopias (signed)
NY: Columbia UP, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Russ, For deep--or relaxing--summer reading. Rene Dubos." Uncommon signed. Seven lectures exploring "the relationship between the scientific community and the lay public that impatiently awaits practical applications of scientific knowledge." Dubos (1901-1982) was a microbiologist and important environmental thinker. He would go to win the Pulitzer in 1969 for So Human an Animal and is credited with coining the essential enviro phrase, "Think globally, act locally." An about fine book in green cloth in a very good jacket with some wear and chipping to top edge.. Near fine / Very good. Item #1023
ISBN: 9780231024938
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