Symmetry

The Ordering Principle

David Wade

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Wooden Books
22 September 2006

"Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise ever produced, designer David Wade introduces the main principles of symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over exactly what it is, symmetry can be found in almost every corner of science, nature and human culture. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas."

By: David Wade
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 125mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781904263517
ISBN 10: 1904263518
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 22 September 2006
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

David Wade is a sculptor, graphic designer, artist and writer. Also the author of Li in the Wooden Books series, he lives in Wales.

Reviews for Symmetry: The Ordering Principle

"""Small books, Big ideas"" THE TIMES. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely Mind-Expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Music to the Eye"" NEW YORK TIMES. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Engaging and Accessible"" SEATTLE TIMES."