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The Parsimonious Universe - Shape and Form in the Natural World (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
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The Parsimonious Universe - Shape and Form in the Natural World (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
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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 full-color 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 non-mathematical,
non-technical level to show that nature achieves efficiency by
being stingy with the energy it expends.
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