Spirals and Vortices: In Culture, Nature, and Science (1st ed. 2019) (The Frontiers Collection)

By: Stefan C. Müller and Kinko Tsuji

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Synopsis: This richly illustrated book explores the fascinating and ubiquitous occurrence of spirals and vortices in human culture and in nature. Spiral forms have been used as elements in the arts for thousands of years, whereas their role in nature and science – from DNA and sea shells to galaxies – is still a topic of investigation in numerous fields. Following an introduction to the cultural history of spiral forms, the book presents contributions from leading experts, who describe the origins, mechanisms and dynamics of spirals and vortices in their special fields. As a whole the book provides a valuable source of information, while also taking the reader on an aesthetic and scientific journey through the world of spiral forms.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030057985
Related ISBNs:: 9783030057978
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 03/11/22
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Social Studies, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Kinko Tsuji
Edited by:: Stefan C. Müller