A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: The Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science - Hardcover

Schneider, Michael S.

 
9780060169398: A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: The Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science

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Schneider, an education writer and computer consultant, combines science, philosophy, art, and common sense to reaffirm what the ancients observed: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms to galaxies, cucumbers to cathedrals. He discusses numerical and geometric symbolism through the ages, and concepts such as periodic renewal and resonance. Contains numerous b&w photos and illustrations. Lacks an index and a bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Schneider, an education writer and computer consultant, combines science, philosophy, art, and common sense to reaffirm what the ancients observed: that a consistent language of geometric design underpins every level of the universe, from atoms to galaxies, cucumbers to cathedrals. He discusses numerical and geometric symbolism through the ages, and concepts such as periodic renewal and resonance. Contains numerous b&w photos and illustrations. Lacks an index and a bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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ISBN 10:  0060926716 ISBN 13:  9780060926717
Verlag: Harper Perennial, 1995
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