The artful universe expanded / John D. Barrow.
The artful universe expanded / John D. Barrow.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N111.85/96
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. Tales of the unexpected -- 2. The impact of evolution -- 3. Size, life, and landscape -- 4. The heavens and the Earth -- 5. The natural history of noise -- 6. All's well that ends well.
Publication information
Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Edition
[New ed.].
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2005.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"In this wide-ranging exploration, John D. Barrow shows how our size, our form, and our aesthetic sensibilities are all moulded by the physical nature of the universe we inhabit. He explores the underlying mathematical relationships and patterns behind some of our art and music and their connections with natural forms, and draws out the ways in whi...
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Full title
The artful universe expanded / John D. Barrow.
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Notes
General note
Rev. ed. of: The artful universe. 1995.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contextual Information
Other version (online)
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
N111.85/96
Record Identifier
74VKdVPblWAl
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKdVPblWAl
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ISBN
019280569X (alk. paper)
DDC
111.85
MMS ID
991019941909702626
