The shape of nature
(DVD)
Published:
Chantilly, VA : Teaching Co., c2010., Chantilly, VA : Teaching Co., [2010].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
6 videodiscs (ca. 1080 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 106 pages ; 19 cm.)
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OVERSIZE DVD 510 DEV
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May 13, 2023
Description
An authoritative guide to the mathematical shapes around us: how they're formed, how they're studied, and how they're applied to our everyday lives. With these lectures you will discover the intricate relationship between mathematics and nature, get a pointed introduction to the language mathematicians use to study shapes and dimensions, and learn how to finally make sense of this abstract intriguing subject.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781598036497, 1598036491
Notes
General Note
"Course no. 1460"--Disc label.
General Note
36 lectures; each lecture ca. 30 min.
Bibliography
Bibliographical references included in course guidebook.
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Professor Satyan L. Devadoss, Williams College.
Description
An authoritative guide to the mathematical shapes around us: how they're formed, how they're studied, and how they're applied to our everyday lives. With these lectures you will discover the intricate relationship between mathematics and nature, get a pointed introduction to the language mathematicians use to study shapes and dimensions, and learn how to finally make sense of this abstract intriguing subject.
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DVD.
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NTSC.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Devadoss, S. L., & Rhoades, Z. H. (2010). The shape of nature. Chantilly, VA, Teaching Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Devadoss, Satyan L., 1973- and Zachary H. Rhoades. 2010. The Shape of Nature. Chantilly, VA, Teaching Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Devadoss, Satyan L., 1973- and Zachary H. Rhoades, The Shape of Nature. Chantilly, VA, Teaching Co, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Devadoss, Satyan L. and Zachary H Rhoades. The Shape of Nature. Chantilly, VA, Teaching Co, 2010.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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