Symmetry in Chaos by Michael J Field

Symmetry in Chaos by Michael J Field

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Illustrates the varied pictures that may be produced when the seemingly contradictory ideas of symmetry and chaos are combined. Unlike the more modernistic fractal art, the symmetric chaos pictures have a classical, familiar feel. Examples of symmetric chaos in the real world are presented.

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Symmetry in Chaos by Michael J Field

Illustrates the varied pictures that may be produced when the seemingly contradictory ideas of symmetry and chaos are combined. Unlike the more modernistic fractal art, the symmetric chaos pictures have a classical, familiar feel. Examples of symmetric chaos in the real world are presented.

For 42 years, Michael Field has worked as a newspaper and agency correspondent, primarily covering the South Pacific. He is now a reporter for Fairfax Media and a Pacific affairs commentator on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon program. He was previously a correspondent for Agence France-Presse. Black Saturday: Killings in Samoa, Speight of Violence: Inside Fiji's 2000 Coup, and Swimming with Sharks: Stories from the South Pacific Frontline are some of his works.

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ISBN 13 9780198536895
ISBN 10 0198536895
Title Symmetry in Chaos
Author Michael J Field
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1992-11-01
Number of pages 230
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.