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Fearful Symmetry

Ian Stewart, Martin Golubitsky · 1993

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Starting with an analysis of the different forms of symmetry, the authors show how a few key principles can help us undrstand everything from cats' movements, corn circles and snow crystals to subatomic particles and the overall structure of the cosmos.

Book details

Year
1993
Language
English
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Editions
5
Pages
320
ISBN
9780140130478

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