Title
The SelfMade Tapestry: Pattern Formation in Nature,New
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For centuries, scientists have struggled to understand the origins of the patterns and forms found in naturefrom the leopards spots to the graceful spirals of a mollusc shell to the complex designs on a butterflys wing. Now, in this lucid and elegantly written book, Philip Ball applies stateoftheart scientific understanding from the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics to these ancient mysteries, revealing how nature's seemingly complex patterns originate in simple physical laws.Ball traces the history of scientific thought about natural patterns, showing how common presumptionsfor example, that complex form must be guided by some intelligence or that form always follows functionare erroneous and continue to mislead scientists today. He investigates specific patterns in depth, revealing that these designs are selforganized and that simple, local interactions between component parts produce motifs like spots, stripes, branches, and honeycombs. In the process, he examines the mysterious phenomenon of symmetry and why it appearsand breaksin similar ways in different systems. Finally, he attempts to answer this profound question: why are some patterns universal? Illustrations throughout the text, many in full color, beautifully illuminate Ball's ideas.A fascination with nature,s patterns is as old as civilization. With this spellbinding book, Ball dispels ageold conundrums while increasing the readers wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. The SelfMade Tapestry will enlighten anyone who has ever marveled at the shape of a seashell or the brilliance of a spider's web.
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