A beginner's guide to constructing the universe : the mathematical archetypes of nature, art, and sc...
A beginner's guide to constructing the universe : the mathematical archetypes of nature, art, and sc...
A beginner's guide to constructing the universe : the mathematical archetypes of nature, art, and science / Michael S. Schneider.
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Publisher
New York, NY : HarperCollins, c1994.
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T0391935
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xxxii, 351 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Geometry and the Quest for Reality / John Michell -- 1. Monad: Wholly One -- 2. Dyad: It Takes Two to Tango -- 3. Triad: Three-Part Harmony -- 4. Tetrad: Mothersubstance -- 5. Pentad: Regeneration -- 6. Hexad: Structure-Function-Order -- 7. Heptad: Enchanting Virgin -- 8. Octad: Periodic Renewal --...
Publication information
Publisher
New York, NY : HarperCollins, c1994.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1994.
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Summary
Modern scientists are reaffirming what the ancients observed in their world and taught in their myths: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms through galaxies. Michael Schneider translates that surpassingly eloquent language in lyrical, straightforward prose and hundreds of eye-opening illus...
Alternative Titles
Full title
A beginner's guide to constructing the universe : the mathematical archetypes of nature, art, and science / Michael S. Schneider.
Portion of title
Constructing the universe.
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Author / Creator
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Transferred from N516.001/1.
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Date Copyright
c1994.
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T0391935
Record Identifier
74VKRMrGwqQd
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ISBN
0060169397
9780060169398
DDC
516.001
MMS ID
991023072319702626
