The Language of Symmetry

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<I><P>The Language of Symmetry </I>is a re-assessment of the structure</P><P>and reach of symmetry, by an interdisciplinary group of specialists</P><P>from the arts, humanities, and sciences at Oxford University.</P><P>It explores, amongst other topics,</P><P>¿ order and chaos in the formation of planetary systems</P><P>¿ entropy and symmetry in physics</P><P>¿ group theory, fractals, and self-similarity</P><P>¿ symmetrical structures in western classical music</P><P>¿ how biological systems harness disorder to create order</P><P> </P><P>This book aims to open up the scope of interdisciplinary work in</P><P>the study of symmetry and is intended for scholars of any background¿</P><P>whether it be science, arts, or philosophy.</P>