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On Growth and Form

by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson · 1917 · 1116 pages

Stephen Wolfram
Stephen Wolfram
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Stephen Wolfram

About This Book

A foundational scientific work that examines the mathematical and physical principles governing the forms of living organisms. It argues that biological shapes are not solely determined by natural selection but are primarily constrained by physical laws and geometric transformations.

Genres

PhilosophyScience & TechnologyHistory

Topics

BiomathematicsEvolutionGeometryMathematical BiologyMorphologyPatterns In NaturePhysics

Book Details

Published

1917

Pages

1116

Language

en

ISBN

9780486671352

Awards & Recognition

Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal

Audiobook Available

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