Pi (π) in Nature, Art, and Culture

Pi (π) in Nature, Art, and Culture
Author: Marcel Danesi
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-12-07
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9004433392

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In Pi (π) in Nature, Art, and Culture Marcel Danesi investigates the manifestations of π in science, nature, symbolism, and culture, arguing that these are intrinsically intertwined.


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Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-12-07 - Publisher: BRILL

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