Symmetry 2: unifying human understanding
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Pergamon Press ©1989
Schriftenreihe:International series in modern applied mathematics and computer science v. 18
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Beschreibung:Published as a special issue of the journal Computers and mathematics with applications, v. 17, no. 1-6
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Symmetry 2 aims to present an overview of the contemporary status of symmetry studies, particularly in the arts and sciences, emphasizing both its role and importance. Symmetry is not only one of the fundamental concepts in science, but is also possibly the best unifying concept between various branches of science, the arts and other human activities. Whereas symmetry has been considered important for centuries primarily for its aesthetic appeal, this century has witnessed a dramatic enhancement of its status as a cornerstone in the sciences. In addition to traditionally symmetry-oriented fields such as crystallography and spectroscopy, the concept has made headway in fields as varied as reaction chemistry, nuclear physics, and the study of the origin of the universe. The book was initiated in response to the success of the first volume, which not only received good reviews, but received the award for "The Best Single Issue of a Journal" by the Association of American Publishers for 1986. The second volume extends the application of symmetry to new fields, such as medical sciences and economics, as well as investigating further certain topics introduced in Symmetry. The book is extensively illustrated and with over 64 contributions from 16 countries presents an international overview of the nature and diversity of symmetry studies today
Beschreibung:ix, 1072 pages, [2] leaves of plates
ISBN:0080372376
9780080372372
9781483299495
148329949X

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