The language of symmetry / edited by Benedict Rattigan, Denis Noble and Afiq Hatta ; illustrations by Alexandra Miron.
"The Language of Symmetry is a re-assessment of the structure and reach of symmetry, by an interdisciplinary group of specialists from the arts, humanities, and sciences at Oxford University. It explores, amongst other topics order and chaos in the formation of planetary systems entropy and sym...
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| Other Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, FL :
CRC/CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, A Chapman & Hall Book,
2023.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "The Language of Symmetry is a re-assessment of the structure and reach of symmetry, by an interdisciplinary group of specialists from the arts, humanities, and sciences at Oxford University. It explores, amongst other topics order and chaos in the formation of planetary systems entropy and symmetry in particle physics group theory, fractals and self-similarity symmetrical structures in western classical music, and how biological systems harness disorder to create order. This book aims to open up the scope of interdisciplinary work in the study of symmetry and is intended for scholars of any background - whether it be science, arts or philosophy"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781003306986 1003306985 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |