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Divine Proportion

by H E Huntley

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Engaging introduction to that curious feature of mathematics which provides framework for so many structures in biology, chemistry, and the arts. Discussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal's triangle, the Fibonnacci series, and much more.

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Engaging introduction to the "divine proportion" — that curious feature of mathematics which provides the framework for so many structures in biology, chemistry, and the arts. Introduction. List of references.

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Discussion ranges from theories of biological growth to intervals and tones in music, Pythagorean numerology, conic sections, Pascal's triangle, the Fibonnacci series and much more. Excellent bridge between science and art. Features 58 figures.
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Made math more interesting and acessible to a poetic type who found even 'Physics for Poets' a mite difficult to pass in college!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486222547
Author:
Huntley, H. E.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Huntley, H. E.
Author:
Huntley
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Geometry - General
Subject:
Geometry
Subject:
Aesthetics
Subject:
Botany
Subject:
Proportion
Subject:
Golden section
Subject:
General Mathematics
Copyright:
1970
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
no.195
Publication Date:
June 1970
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
186
Dimensions:
8.44x5.42x.48 in. .51 lbs.
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