The Algorithmic Beauty of Sea Shells
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Author
Contributions
- P. Prusinkiewicz (Contributor, Illustrator) - Contributor
- D.R. Fowler (Contributor, Illustrator) - Contributor
Publication
2003-02-12 - Springer
Language
English
Word Count
62,000 words, Guess
Page Count
248 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL9057865M
- ISBN-139783540440109
- ISBN-103540440100
- OCLC Control Number52347676
- OCLC Control Number175066271
and 4 more
- OCLC Control Numberalgorithmicbeaut0003mein
- Library of Congress Control Number2003265260
- Goodreads1703514
- LibraryThing507986
Classifications
- LCCQL403 .M49 2003
Description
Trying to understand the growth and development of multicellular organisms has been one of the most intriguing subjects of research for centuries. More recently, with the help of mathematical models and computer simulations, scientists have discovered algorithmic patterns and models that seem to describe the dynamic processes in which organisms grow, reproduce, and respond to external factors. In this book, Hans Meinhardt uses seashells to explain and illustrate structure growth patterns in nature. The result is a fascinating, beautifully illustrated book that conveys the intuitive appeal and the "touch of magic" accompanying this research. A diskette, packaged with the book, contains the algorithms and simulations necessary to replicate the results.
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