The equation that couldn't be solved : how mathematical genius discovered the language of symmetry /...
The equation that couldn't be solved : how mathematical genius discovered the language of symmetry /...
The equation that couldn't be solved : how mathematical genius discovered the language of symmetry / Mario Livio.
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Publisher
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2005.
Date
2005.
Call Numbers
N512.209/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 353 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Symmetry -- 2. eyE s'dniM eht ni yrtemmyS -- 3. Never forget this in the midst of your equations -- 4. The poverty-stricken mathematician -- 5. The romantic mathematician -- 6. Groups -- 7. Symmetry rules -- 8. Who's the most symmetrical of them all? -- 9. Requiem for a romantic genius -- App. 1....
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Publisher
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
"The story of the equation that couldn't be solved is a story of brilliant mathematicians and a fascinating account of how mathematics illuminates a wide variety of disciplines. In this book, Mario Livio shows in an easily accessible way how group theory explains the symmetry and order of both the natural and the human-made worlds."--BOOK JACKET....
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The equation that couldn't be solved : how mathematical genius discovered the language of symmetry / Mario Livio.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N512.209/1
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74VKmM3BWgbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKmM3BWgbl
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ISBN
0743258207
9780743258203
DDC
512.209
MMS ID
991020517319702626
