Symmetry by Istvan Hargittai

Symmetry by Istvan Hargittai

Explains the scientific concept of symmetry, looks at various types of symmetry, and shows examples in design, ornament, art, and nature.

Istvan Hargittai, Professor Emeritus, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary, Magdolna Hargittai, Research Professor, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Istvan Hargittai is Professor Emeritus (active) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. He is a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Academia Europaea (London) and foreign member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. He is Dr.h.c. of Moscow State University,
the University of North Carolina, and the Russian Academy of Sciences. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Structural Chemistry. His books have appeared in eight languages and include, among others, Wisdom of the Martians, Budapest Scientific, Buried Glory, Drive and Curiosity,
Judging Edward Teller, The Martians of Science, The Road to Stockholm, and the Candid Science book series.

Magdolna Hargittai is Research Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. She is a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Academia Europaea (London). She is Dr.h.c. of the University of North Carolina. Her books include, among others, Women Scientists, Symmetry
through the Eyes of a Chemist, In Our Own Image, Visual Symmetry, Great Minds, and the Candid Science book series. The Hargittais live in Budapest. Their son is Professor of Chemistry in the United States and their daughter is Professor of Media Studies in Switzerland.

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ISBN 13	9780936070179
ISBN 10	093607017X
Title	Symmetry
Author	Istvan Hargittai
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shelter Publications Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2000-02-04
Number of pages	240
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