Download or read book Mathematics in Nature written by John A. Adam and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-10-02 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rainbows, river meanders, and shadows to spider webs, honeycombs, and the markings on animal coats, the visible world is full of patterns that can be described mathematically. Examining such readily observable phenomena, this book introduces readers to the beauty of nature as revealed by mathematics and the beauty of mathematics as revealed in nature. Generously illustrated, written in an informal style, and replete with examples from everyday life, Mathematics in Nature is an excellent and undaunting introduction to the ideas and methods of mathematical modeling. It illustrates how mathematics can be used to formulate and solve puzzles observed in nature and to interpret the solutions. In the process, it teaches such topics as the art of estimation and the effects of scale, particularly what happens as things get bigger. Readers will develop an understanding of the symbiosis that exists between basic scientific principles and their mathematical expressions as well as a deeper appreciation for such natural phenomena as cloud formations, halos and glories, tree heights and leaf patterns, butterfly and moth wings, and even puddles and mud cracks. Developed out of a university course, this book makes an ideal supplemental text for courses in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. It will also appeal to mathematics educators and enthusiasts at all levels, and is designed so that it can be dipped into at leisure.
Download or read book Mathematics Nature Art written by Maria Mannone and published by New Digital Frontiers Srl. This book was released on 2019 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents images from nature investigated in light of mathematics (category theory), and their possible musical rendition.
Download or read book Math in Nature written by Nancy Dickmann and published by Hungry Tomato (R). This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn about number patterns that exist in a sunflower, the reason behind the hexagonal shape of a honeycomb, and all about the Fibonacci sequence. High impact photographs will draw in young readers as they learn about mathematical concepts that exist outside their front door."--]cProvided by publisher.
Download or read book Nature s Numbers written by Ian Stewart and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It appears to us that the universe is structured in a deeply mathematical way. Falling bodies fall with predictable accelerations. Eclipses can be accurately forecast centuries in advance. Nuclear power plants generate electricity according to well-known formulas. But those examples are the tip of the iceberg. In Nature's Numbers, Ian Stewart presents many more, each charming in its own way.. Stewart admirably captures compelling and accessible mathematical ideas along with the pleasure of thinking of them. He writes with clarity and precision. Those who enjoy this sort of thing will love this book."—Los Angeles Times
Download or read book Patterns in Nature written by Jennifer Rozines Roy and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reinforces both pattern identification and reading skills, stimulates critical thinking, and provides students with an understanding of math in the real world.
Download or read book Patterns in Nature written by Tony Hyland and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2008-10-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you go camping, you may see patterns in animals' fur or as part of birds' feathers. Certain fish move in a zigzag pattern, while some birds fly in a V-shaped pattern. Certain patterns help different animals camouflage themselves. Even pinecones have spiral patterns.
Download or read book The Nature and Power of Mathematics written by Donald M. Davis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating book explains some of the most fascinating ideas of mathematics to nonspecialists, focusing on non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, and fractals. Numerous illustrations. 1993 edition.
Download or read book The Mathematics of Patterns Symmetries and Beauties in Nature written by Bourama Toni and published by Springer. This book was released on 2023-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book gathers various scientific and mathematical approaches to and descriptions of the natural and physical world stemming from a broad range of mathematical areas – from model systems, differential equations, statistics, and probability – all of which scientifically and mathematically reveal the inherent beauty of natural and physical phenomena. Topics include Archimedean and Non-Archimedean approaches to mathematical modeling; thermography model with application to tungiasis inflammation of the skin; modeling of a tick-Killing Robot; various aspects of the mathematics for Covid-19, from simulation of social distancing scenarios to the evolution dynamics of the coronavirus in some given tropical country to the spatiotemporal modeling of the progression of the pandemic. Given its scope and approach, the book will benefit researchers and students of mathematics, the sciences and engineering, and everyone else with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. The outcome is a mathematical enrichment of nature’s beauty in its various manifestations. This volume honors Dr. John Adam, a Professor at Old Dominion University, USA, for his lifetime achievements in the fields of mathematical modeling and applied mathematics. Dr. Adam has published over 110 papers and authored several books.
Download or read book 18 Unconventional Essays on the Nature of Mathematics written by Reuben Hersh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of the most interesting recent writings on the philosophy of mathematics written by highly respected researchers from philosophy, mathematics, physics, and chemistry Interdisciplinary book that will be useful in several fields—with a cross-disciplinary subject area, and contributions from researchers of various disciplines
Download or read book The Nature of Mathematics written by Philip E. B. Jourdain and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone interested in mathematics will appreciate this survey, which explores the distinction between the body of knowledge known as mathematics and the methods used in its discovery. 1913 edition.
Download or read book Mathematics written by Harry Henderson and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses mathematics and how it plans an intricate part of daily life rather than an isolated science.
Download or read book Mathematics and Art written by Lynn Gamwell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a cultural history of mathematics and art, from antiquity to the present. Mathematicians and artists have long been on a quest to understand the physical world they see before them and the abstract objects they know by thought alone. Taking readers on a tour of the practice of mathematics and the philosophical ideas that drive the discipline, Lynn Gamwell points out the important ways mathematical concepts have been expressed by artists. Sumptuous illustrations of artworks and cogent math diagrams are featured in Gamwell's comprehensive exploration. Gamwell begins by describing mathematics from antiquity to the Enlightenment, including Greek, Islamic, and Asian mathematics. Then focusing on modern culture, Gamwell traces mathematicians' search for the foundations of their science, such as David Hilbert's conception of mathematics as an arrangement of meaning-free signs, as well as artists' search for the essence of their craft, such as Aleksandr Rodchenko's monochrome paintings. She shows that self-reflection is inherent to the practice of both modern mathematics and art, and that this introspection points to a deep resonance between the two fields: Kurt Gödel posed questions about the nature of mathematics in the language of mathematics and Jasper Johns asked "What is art?" in the vocabulary of art. Throughout, Gamwell describes the personalities and cultural environments of a multitude of mathematicians and artists, from Gottlob Frege and Benoît Mandelbrot to Max Bill and Xu Bing. Mathematics and Art demonstrates how mathematical ideas are embodied in the visual arts and will enlighten all who are interested in the complex intellectual pursuits, personalities, and cultural settings that connect these vast disciplines.
Download or read book Growing Patterns written by Sarah C. Campbell and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALSC Notable Children's Book A wonderful introduction to one of the most beautiful connections between mathematics and the natural world–the Fibonacci sequence–through a series of stunning nature photographs. Discover the biggest mathematical mystery in nature—Fibonacci numbers! Named after a famous mathematician, the number pattern is simple and starts with: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13. Each number in the sequence comes from adding the two numbers before it. What's the mystery? The pattern crops up in the most unexpected places. You'll find it in the disk of a sunflower, the skin of a pineapple, and the spiral of a nautilus shell. This book brings math alive, celebrates science, and will inspire kids to see nature through new eyes.
Download or read book Amusements in Mathematics written by Henry Ernest Dudeney and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Amusements in Mathematics by Henry Ernest Dudeney
Download or read book Mathematics in Nature Space and Time written by John Blackwood and published by Waldorf Education Resources. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a Waldorf teachers' book for math. Its contents include: "Mathematics in Nature" "Pythagoras and Numbers" "Platonic Solids" "Rhythm and Cycles" Full-color illustrations and diagrams throughout Mathematics in Nature, Space, and Time is a Waldorf teacher resource for math in class 7 (ages 12-13) and class 8 (ages 13-14). This new edition combines two previously published handbooks: Mathematics around Us and Mathematics in Space and Time.
Download or read book Nature Math written by Penny Dowdy and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most fascinating math theories in the world of nature is the Fibonacci sequence. Fibonacci was a man who calculated an amazing pattern that is followed by many things in nature. Read about this mind-boggling theory and see for yourself where it occurs in the natural world. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Mathematics of Life written by Ian Stewart and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biologists have long dismissed mathematics as being unable to meaningfully contribute to our understanding of living beings. Within the past ten years, however, mathematicians have proven that they hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of our world -- and ourselves. In The Mathematics of Life, Ian Stewart provides a fascinating overview of the vital but little-recognized role mathematics has played in pulling back the curtain on the hidden complexities of the natural world -- and how its contribution will be even more vital in the years ahead. In his characteristically clear and entertaining fashion, Stewart explains how mathematicians and biologists have come to work together on some of the most difficult scientific problems that the human race has ever tackled, including the nature and origin of life itself.
