Symmetry : A Journey into the Patterns of Nature

English

ISBN: 0060789417

EAN: 9780060789411

Category: Mathematics / Geometry / General/Nature / General/Science / Physics/

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Release Date: 01/31/2009

Synopsis: Symmetry is all around us. Of fundamental significance to the way we interpret the world, this unique, pervasive phenomenon indicates a dynamic relationship between objects. Combining a rich historical narrative with his own personal journey as a mathematician, Marcus du Sautoy takes a unique look into the mathematical mind as he explores deep conjectures about symmetry and brings us face-to-face with the oddball mathematicians, both past and present, who have battled to understand symmetrys elusive qualities.

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Symmetry : A Journey into the Patterns of Nature

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.88 inches

Width: 5.38 inches

Length: 8.25 inches

Weight: 9.63 oz

Pages: 384