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The Divine Proportion (Paperback)

by H. E. Huntley (Author) "Before launching out on our main topic, beauty in mathematics, it will be worth while to convince ourselves that the effort required to learn to..." (more)
Key Phrases: golden cuboid, golden series, equiangular spiral, Cross of Lorraine, Leonardo of Pisa, Liber Abaci (more...)
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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.

Product Details
  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (June 1, 1970)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486222543
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486222547
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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