The Curves of Life (Dover books explaining science) (Paperback)

by Theodore A. Cook (Author)

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Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawings of Leonardo, Leaning Tower of Pisa, more. 1914 edition. 426 illustrations.

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Product Details Paperback: 512 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1, 1979) Language: English ISBN-10: 048623701X ISBN-13: 978-0486237015 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,254 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #75 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Mathematics > Geometry & Topology > General Geometry #88 in  Books > Science > Nature & Ecology > Natural History #90 in  Books > Science > Mathematics > Geometry & Topology > General Geometry

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Spirals in nature and in art, April 15, 2006 By  Eugene B. Bergmann - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book (originally published in 1914) is a comprehensive and extraordinary description of spiral formations. It's definitive--a must for anyone interested in art and in the way nature operates. 5.0 out of 5 stars Sacred Geometry in Nature, June 4, 2009 By  Ronin - See all my reviews A fascinating and comprehensive investigation into the perfect geometry of the natural world, originally published in 1914. The book studies and explores the spiral, or helix, and its mathematical expression through The Golden Ratio. The Curves of Life will excite both naturalists and mathematicians. The book should also appeal to market technicians involved with Fibonacci sequencing and Elliot Wave analysis. This is an intense read and not something most of us can pour through quickly, so while I highly recommend it to people interested in this subject, be prepared for a major commitment. Be sure to do a Look Inside to review the table of contents and verify your interest. Those who take the plunge will be well rewarded. This is a very special book. 1 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 2.0 out of 5 stars Very Detailed, But Difficult to Read, November 11, 2006 By  R3AD3R "R3AD3R" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews I bought this book while researching the Logarithmic Spiral. There were only a few references to the Logarithmic Spiral, so it wasn't spot on with what I was looking for. However, I stayed away from this as a source because the text was difficult to read.		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048623701X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486237015
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,254 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #75 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Mathematics > Geometry & Topology > General Geometry
  #88 in	Books > Science > Nature & Ecology > Natural History
  #90 in	Books > Science > Mathematics > Geometry & Topology > General Geometry

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spirals in nature and in art, April 15, 2006

By	Eugene B. Bergmann - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book (originally published in 1914) is a comprehensive and extraordinary description of spiral formations. It's definitive--a must for anyone interested in art and in the way nature operates.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sacred Geometry in Nature, June 4, 2009

By	Ronin - See all my reviews

A fascinating and comprehensive investigation into the perfect geometry of the natural world, originally published in 1914. The book studies and explores the spiral, or helix, and its mathematical expression through The Golden Ratio. The Curves of Life will excite both naturalists and mathematicians. The book should also appeal to market technicians involved with Fibonacci sequencing and Elliot Wave analysis. This is an intense read and not something most of us can pour through quickly, so while I highly recommend it to people interested in this subject, be prepared for a major commitment. Be sure to do a Look Inside to review the table of contents and verify your interest. Those who take the plunge will be well rewarded. This is a very special book.

1 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Detailed, But Difficult to Read, November 11, 2006

By	R3AD3R "R3AD3R" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book while researching the Logarithmic Spiral. There were only a few references to the Logarithmic Spiral, so it wasn't spot on with what I was looking for. However, I stayed away from this as a source because the text was difficult to read.