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The Parsimonious Universe: Shape And Form In The Natural World
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Why Does Nature Prefer Some Shapes And Not Others? The Variety Of Sizes, Shapes, And Irregularities In Nature Is Endless. Skillfully Integrating Striking Fullcolor Illustrations, The Authors Describe The Efforts By Scientists And Mathematicians Since The Renaissance To Identify And Describe The Principles Underlying The Shape Of Natural Forms. But Can One Set Of Laws Account For Both The Symmetry And Irregularity As Well As The Infinite Variety Of Nature'S Designs? A Complete Answer To This Question Is Likely Never To Be Discovered. Yet, It Is Fascinating To See How The Search For Some Simple Universal Laws Down Through The Ages Has Increased Our Understanding Of Nature. The Parsimonious Universe Looks At Examples From The World Around Us At A Nonmathematical, Nontechnical Level To Show That Nature Achieves Efficiency By Being Stingy With The Energy It Expends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Parsimonious Universe'? A: The main theme of 'The Parsimonious Universe' is the exploration of why nature favors certain shapes and forms over others, examining the principles that govern the variety and efficiency of natural designs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Parsimonious Universe' is Stefan Hildebrandt.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes striking full-color illustrations that complement the text and help visualize the concepts discussed.
- Q: Is the book suitable for someone without a mathematical background? A: Yes, 'The Parsimonious Universe' is written at a non-mathematical, non-technical level, making it accessible to readers without a strong background in mathematics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 330 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Parsimonious Universe' is hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Parsimonious Universe' published? A: The book was published on July 18, 1996.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Linear Programming.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Parsimonious Universe' is the 1996 edition.