Circles Disturbed

Author : Apostolos Doxiadis
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400842689
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Circles Disturbed written by Apostolos Doxiadis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-18 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why narrative is essential to mathematics Circles Disturbed brings together important thinkers in mathematics, history, and philosophy to explore the relationship between mathematics and narrative. The book's title recalls the last words of the great Greek mathematician Archimedes before he was slain by a Roman soldier—"Don't disturb my circles"—words that seem to refer to two radically different concerns: that of the practical person living in the concrete world of reality, and that of the theoretician lost in a world of abstraction. Stories and theorems are, in a sense, the natural languages of these two worlds—stories representing the way we act and interact, and theorems giving us pure thought, distilled from the hustle and bustle of reality. Yet, though the voices of stories and theorems seem totally different, they share profound connections and similarities. A book unlike any other, Circles Disturbed delves into topics such as the way in which historical and biographical narratives shape our understanding of mathematics and mathematicians, the development of "myths of origins" in mathematics, the structure and importance of mathematical dreams, the role of storytelling in the formation of mathematical intuitions, the ways mathematics helps us organize the way we think about narrative structure, and much more. In addition to the editors, the contributors are Amir Alexander, David Corfield, Peter Galison, Timothy Gowers, Michael Harris, David Herman, Federica La Nave, G.E.R. Lloyd, Uri Margolin, Colin McLarty, Jan Christoph Meister, Arkady Plotnitsky, and Bernard Teissier.

Author : L.R. Walker
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080550848
Total Pages : 868 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ecosystems of Disturbed Ground written by L.R. Walker and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999-12-17 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the human population inexorably grows, its cumulative impact on the Earth's resources is hard to ignore. The ability of the Earth to support more humans is dependent on the ability of humans to manage natural resources wisely. Because disturbance alters resource levels, effective management requires understanding of the ecology of disturbance. This book is the first to take a global approach to the description of both natural and anthropogenic disturbance regimes that physically impact the ground. Natural disturbances such as erosion, volcanoes, wind, herbivory, flooding and drought plus anthropogenic disturbances such as foresty, grazing, mining, urbanization and military actions are considered. Both disturbance impacts and the biotic recovery are addressed as well as the interactions of different types of disturbance. Other chapters cover processes that are important to the understanding of disturbance of all types including soil processes, nutrient cycles, primary productivity, succession, animal behaviour and competition. Humans react to disturbances by avoiding, exacerbating, or restoring them or by passing environmental legislation. All of these issues are covered in this book. Managers need better predictive models and robust data-collections that help determine both site-specfic and generalized responses to disturbance. Multiple disturbances have a complex effect on both physical and biotic processes as they interact. This book provides a wealth of detail about the process of disturbance and recovery as well as a synthesis of the current state of knowledge about disturbance theory, with extensive documentation.

Author : Rita F. Stein
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438421087
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disturbed Youth and Ethnic Family Patterns written by Rita F. Stein and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1971-06-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers ways in which the traditions and values of Irish-Americans and Italian-Americans affect the behavior of emotionally disturbed adolescent boys from the two ethnic groups.

Author : A. H. Waynick
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
ISBN 13 : 0875901042
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geomagnetism and Aeronomy written by A. H. Waynick and published by American Geophysical Union. This book was released on 1965 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bryan Davis
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1496451724
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Circles of Seven written by Bryan Davis and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Bryan Davis writes with the scope of Tolkien, the focus of Lewis, the grandeur of Verne, and most of all the heart of Christ.” —Jeremiah F., reader What will Billy do when he’s confronted with an impossible choice? Billy and Bonnie discover seven evil circles in a multidimensional world. Faced with danger at every turn, the two friends must call upon their dragon gifts to defeat the malevolent ruler. When tragedy strikes along the way, Billy has to face the most difficult decision of his life: forsake Bonnie to rescue a group of prisoners or find a way to save her, his best friend in the world. Filled with action, danger, and suspense, Circles of Seven is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Author : Erasmus Darwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zoonomia, Or, The Laws of Organic Life written by Erasmus Darwin and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Erasmus Darwin
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zoonomia written by Erasmus Darwin and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Zoonomia" by Erasmus Darwin is a seminal work that explores the principles of physiology, medicine, and the evolution of life. Published in the late 18th century, this comprehensive two-volume work reflects Erasmus Darwin's visionary ideas on the interconnectedness of living organisms and the dynamic processes governing life. In "Zoonomia," Erasmus Darwin anticipates some aspects of evolutionary theory that his grandson, Charles Darwin, would later expand upon. The book delves into topics such as the adaptability of organisms, the influence of environmental factors, and the concept of a common ancestry. Erasmus Darwin's writing style is poetic and expansive, combining scientific observation with philosophical musings. "Zoonomia" is a testament to the author's curiosity and forward-thinking perspective, laying the groundwork for future discussions on evolution and the interconnectedness of all living things.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World's Advance written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Edward Trevert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 620 pages
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Download or read book Electrician and Mechanic written by Edward Trevert and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Aubrey Burl
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300083477
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland, and Brittany written by Aubrey Burl and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spectacular stone circles of western Europe, some nearly 6000 years old, have intrigued viewers through the ages. This beautiful book about these megalithic rings explores their ancestry, methods of construction, and eventual desertion. A substantially revised version of Aubrey Burl's highly praised work The Stone Circles of the British Isles, it offers new insights into the purpose of stone circles. It also provides a new interpretation of Stonehenge and of Callanish in Scotland, the first overview of the cromlechs in Brittany, a discussion of the problems of archaeoastronomy as related to stone circles, a greatly expanded Gazetteer, and an up-to-date list of radiocarbon dates and recent excavations.