Reality's Mirror: Exploring the Mathematics of Symmetry

Bunch, Bryan

ISBN 10: 0471501271 / ISBN 13: 9780471501275

Verlag: Wiley, 1989

Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers F17B-02181

Inhaltsangabe:

Reality's Mirror Exploring the Mathematics of Symmetry "Here is a book that explains in laymen language what symmetry is all about, from the lowliest snowflake and flounder to the lofty group structures whose astonishing applications to the Old One are winning Nobel prizes. Bunch's book is a marvel of clear, witty science writing, as delightful to read as it is informative and up-to-date. The author is to be congratulated on a job well done." --Martin Gardner "Bryan Bunch's ambidextrous mind leaps with ease from biology to physics as he explores the question of symmetry and handedness in the universe. An excellent treatment of the pervasiveness of symmetry in nature and an admirable weaving of common threads from many diverse fields." --Dr. Eugene F. Mallove Chief Science Writer Massachusetts Institute of Technology "Reality's Mirror is fascinating. It really is something of a grand tour of symmetry in the universe: why it must be here--and what happens when it isn't." --R. L. Graham Director, Mathematical Sciences Research Center AT&T Bell Laboratories

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: About the author Bryan Bunch was educated at Trinity College (Hartford, Connecticut) and at New York University. He is a teacher of mathematics at Pace University in New York City and President of Scientific Publishing, Inc., a scientific editorial service, and has authored, coauthored, or edited over a dozen books.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Reality's Mirror: Exploring the Mathematics ...
Verlag: Wiley
Erscheinungsdatum: 1989
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Very Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Schutzumschlag