Patterns in nature why the natural world looks the way it does
"Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly c...
| Main Author: | Ball, Philip, 1962- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chicago :
The University of Chicago Press,
2016.
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| Summary: |
"Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly chaotic natural world, Patterns in Nature explores not only the math and science but also the beauty and artistry behind nature's awe-inspiring designs,"--Amazon.com. |
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| Physical Description: |
288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 283) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780226332420 022633242X |
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