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Poetry of the Universe - by Robert Osserman (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In the bestselling literary tradition of Lewis Thomas's Lives of a Cell and James Watson's The Double Helix, Poetry of the Universe is a delightful and compelling narrative charting the evolution of mathematical ideas that have helped to illuminate the nature of the observable universe.
- Author(s): Robert Osserman
- 224 Pages
- Science, Astronomy
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About the Book
An exciting intellectual tour through the ages showing how mathematical concepts and imagination have helped to illuminate the nature of the observable universe, this book is a delightful narrative "math for poets". Osserman traces the mathematical breakthroughs over the centuries and explains their significance. 40 illustrations throughout.Book Synopsis
In the bestselling literary tradition of Lewis Thomas's Lives of a Cell and James Watson's The Double Helix, Poetry of the Universe is a delightful and compelling narrative charting the evolution of mathematical ideas that have helped to illuminate the nature of the observable universe. In a richly anecdotal fashion, the book explores the leaps of imagination and vision in mathematics that have helped pioneer our understanding of the world around us.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Astronomy
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert Osserman
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 1996
TCIN: 91001297
UPC: 9780385474290
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6122
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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