Beautifully illustrated, "The Parsimonious Universe" explores the efforts of scientists and mathematicians since the Renaissance to identify and describe the basic laws underlying the shape of natural forms. The book reveals centuries of historical discussions, including examples ranging from atomic nuclei to soap bubbles to honeycombs to igloos to spirals and fractals. 300 illus., 35 in color.
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Beautifully illustrated, "The Parsimonious Universe" explores the efforts of scientists and mathematicians since the Renaissance to identify and describe the basic laws underlying the shape of natural forms. The book reveals centuries of historical discussions, including examples ranging from atomic nuclei to soap bubbles to honeycombs to igloos to spirals and fractals. 300 illus., 35 in color.
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Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $9.27, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Copernicus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0387979913.
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $15.14, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus.
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $15.14, good condition, Sold by KuleliBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus Books.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $15.42, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus Books.
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe Shape and Form in the Natural to cart. $23.06, very good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by New York: Springer-Verlag, 1996. 9780387979915.
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1st edn 1st printing. Tall 8vo. Original gilt lettered black cloth (VG), dustwrapper (upper cover with faint score markks-otherwise VG). Pp. xiii + 330, illus with coloured and b&w photos and diagrams (no inscriptions).
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $26.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $31.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Dave Wilhelm Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Evanston, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Copernicus.
Add this copy of The Parsimonious Universe: Shape and Form in the to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Kurtis A Phillips Bookseller rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Roswell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Springer Publishing Company, Inc..
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Square 8vo. Square hardback with an unclipped dust jacket now protected in a new archival-quality, removable Mylar plastic cover. This copy has a "read-only-once" look & feel with no creases to the boards' corners. Photos & illustrations. Stored in sealed plastic protection and mailed (bubble-wrapped) in a sturdy Jiffy Rigi Bag envelope. We ship daily from Roswell, Ga. Serving satisfied customers since 1999.
