Mathematical Understanding of Nature

Mathematical Understanding of Nature
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Publisher : American Mathematical Society
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : 9781470417017
ISBN-13 : 1470417014
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Book Synopsis Mathematical Understanding of Nature by : V. I. Arnold

Download or read book Mathematical Understanding of Nature written by V. I. Arnold and published by American Mathematical Society. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 39 short stories gives the reader a unique opportunity to take a look at the scientific philosophy of Vladimir Arnold, one of the most original contemporary researchers. Topics of the stories included range from astronomy, to mirages, to motion of glaciers, to geometry of mirrors and beyond. In each case Arnold's explanation is both deep and simple, which makes the book interesting and accessible to an extremely broad readership. Original illustrations hand drawn by the author help the reader to further understand and appreciate Arnold's view on the relationship between mathematics and science.


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