Mathematics In Nature

Author : John A. Adam
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400841011
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics in Nature written by John A. Adam and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-02 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature. Generously illustrated, written in an informal style, and replete with examples from everyday life, Mathematics in Nature is an excellent and undaunting introduction to the ideas and methods of mathematical modeling. It illustrates how mathematics can be used to formulate and solve puzzles observed in nature and to interpret the solutions. In the process, it teaches such topics as the art of estimation and the effects of scale, particularly what happens as things get bigger. Readers will develop an understanding of the symbiosis that exists between basic scientific principles and their mathematical expressions as well as a deeper appreciation for such natural phenomena as cloud formations, halos and glories, tree heights and leaf patterns, butterfly and moth wings, and even puddles and mud cracks. Developed out of a university course, this book makes an ideal supplemental text for courses in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. It will also appeal to mathematics educators and enthusiasts at all levels, and is designed so that it can be dipped into at leisure.

Author : Nancy Dickmann
Publisher : Hungry Tomato (R)
ISBN 13 : 1541500997
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Math in Nature written by Nancy Dickmann and published by Hungry Tomato (R). This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn about number patterns that exist in a sunflower, the reason behind the hexagonal shape of a honeycomb, and all about the Fibonacci sequence. High impact photographs will draw in young readers as they learn about mathematical concepts that exist outside their front door."--]cProvided by publisher.

Author : Philip E. B. Jourdain
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486154963
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nature of Mathematics written by Philip E. B. Jourdain and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone interested in mathematics will appreciate this survey, which explores the distinction between the body of knowledge known as mathematics and the methods used in its discovery. 1913 edition.

Author : Jennifer Rozines Roy
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish
ISBN 13 : 9780761419990
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patterns in Nature written by Jennifer Rozines Roy and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforces both pattern identification and reading skills, stimulates critical thinking, and provides students with an understanding of math in the real world.

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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 0743968794
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Patterns in Nature Guided Reading 6-Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : S. Andersson
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080537344
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nature of Mathematics and the Mathematics of Nature written by S. Andersson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-10-09 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemistry, physics and biology are by their nature genuinely difficult. Mathematics, however, is man-made, and therefore not as complicated. Two ideas form the basis for this book: 1) to use ordinary mathematics to describe the simplicity in the structure of mathematics and 2) to develop new branches of mathematics to describe natural sciences. Mathematics can be described as the addition, subtraction or multiplication of planes. Using the exponential scale the authors show that the addition of planes gives the polyhedra, or any solid. The substraction of planes gives saddles. The multiplication of planes gives the general saddle equations and the multispirals. The equation of symmetry is derived, which contains the exponential scale with its functions for solids, the complex exponentials with the nodal surfaces, and the GD (Gauss Distribution) mathematics with finite periodicity. Piece by piece, the authors have found mathematical functions for the geometrical descriptions of chemical structures and the structure building operations. Using the mathematics for dilatation; twins, trillings, fourlings and sixlings are made, and using GD mathematics these are made periodic. This description of a structure is the nature of mathematics itself. Crystal structures and 3D mathematics are synonyms. Mathematics are used to describe rod packings, Olympic rings and defects in solids. Giant molecules such as cubosomes, the DNA double helix, and certain building blocks in protein structures are also described mathematically.

Author : Ian Stewart
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786723920
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nature's Numbers written by Ian Stewart and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It appears to us that the universe is structured in a deeply mathematical way. Falling bodies fall with predictable accelerations. Eclipses can be accurately forecast centuries in advance. Nuclear power plants generate electricity according to well-known formulas. But those examples are the tip of the iceberg. In Nature's Numbers, Ian Stewart presents many more, each charming in its own way.. Stewart admirably captures compelling and accessible mathematical ideas along with the pleasure of thinking of them. He writes with clarity and precision. Those who enjoy this sort of thing will love this book."—Los Angeles Times

Author : Maria Mannone
Publisher : New Digital Frontiers Srl
ISBN 13 : 9788855090469
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mathematics, Nature, Art written by Maria Mannone and published by New Digital Frontiers Srl. This book was released on 2019 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents images from nature investigated in light of mathematics (category theory), and their possible musical rendition.

Author : Donald M. Davis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486152154
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nature and Power of Mathematics written by Donald M. Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating book explains some of the most fascinating ideas of mathematics to nonspecialists, focusing on non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, and fractals. Numerous illustrations. 1993 edition.

Author : Philip Kitcher
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195035410
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nature of Mathematical Knowledge written by Philip Kitcher and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1984 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues against the view that mathematical knowledge is a priori, contending that mathematics is an empirical science and develops historically, just as natural sciences do. Kitcher presents a complete, systematic, and richly detailed account of the nature of mathematical knowledge and its historical development, focusing on such neglected issues as how and why mathematical language changes, why certain questions assume overriding importance, and how standards of proof are modified.