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Symmetry

by Hargittai, Istvban, Istvan, Magdolna
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in easy-to-understand, non-technical language, the authors describe 15 aspects of symmetry and symmetrical phenomena, such as reflection and rotation, snowflakes, helix and spiral symmetry, and antisymmetry. Over 800 illustrations invite the reader to browse and demonstrate how to train the eye and mind to see new patterns in the world around us.

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Book Details

Published
February 28, 2000
Publisher
Bolinas, Calif. : Shelter Publications ; c1994.
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780936070179

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