Divine proportion: a study in mathematical beauty

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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.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)H E Huntley
Age14-16, 16-19, FE/HE
Published1970
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Shelf referenceA 516.15 HUN
ISN/ISBN0486222543
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/xffw6

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