Fractals: A Very Short Introduction - A Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780191526862 bzw. 019152686X, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Law touches every aspect of our daily lives, and yet the main concepts, terms, and processes of the legal system remain obscure to many.This Very Short Introduction provides a clear, jargon-free account of modern legal systems, explaining how the law works both in the Western tradition and around the world.
Law: A Very Short Introduction - A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780191526862 bzw. 019152686X, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Law: A Very Short Introduction: Law underlies our society - it protects our rights, imposes duties on each of us, and establishes a framework for the conduct of almost every social, political, and economic activity. The punishment of crime, compensation of the injured, and the enforcement of contracts are merely some of the tasks of a modern legal system. It also strives to achieve justice, promote freedom, and protect our security. The result is a system that, while it touches all of our daily lives, is properly understood by only a few, with its impenetrable jargon, obsolete procedures, and interminable stream of Byzantine statutes and judgments of the courts. This clear, jargon-free Very Short Introduction aims to redress that balance, as it introduces the essentials of law and legal systems in a lively, accessible, and stimulating manner. Explaining the main concepts, terms, and processes of the legal system, it focuses on the Western tradition (the common law and the civil law), but also includes discussions of other legal systems, such as customary law and Islamic law. And it looks to the future too, as globalization and rapid advancesin technology place increasing strain on our current legal system. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Englisch, Ebook.
Fractals: A Very Short Introduction : A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780191663444 bzw. 0191663441, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
From the contours of coastlines to the outlines of clouds, fractal shapes can be found regularly in nature.This Very Short Introduction explains the basic concepts, presents the 'new geometry' of fractals, explores its wide range of applications, and shows the central place fractals have gained in mathematics and science in recent years.
Fractals: A Very Short Introduction - A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780191663444 bzw. 0191663441, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Fractals: A Very Short Introduction: Many are familiar with the beauty and ubiquity of fractal forms within nature. Unlike the study of smooth forms such as spheres, fractal geometry describes more familiar shapes and patterns, such as the complex contours of coastlines, the outlines of clouds, and the branching of trees. In this Very Short Introduction, Kenneth Falconer looks at the roots of the `fractal revolution` that occurred in mathematics in the 20th century, presents the `new geometry` of fractals, explains the basic concepts, and explores the wide range of applications in science, and in aspects of economics. This is essential introductory reading for students of mathematics and science, and those interested in popular science and mathematics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Englisch, Ebook.
Darwin: A Very Short Introduction - A Very Short Introduction (1859)
ISBN: 9780191604201 bzw. 0191604208, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Darwin: A Very Short Introduction: Darwin`s theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin`s contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin`s major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin`s work for the development of modern biology. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Englisch, Ebook.
Symmetry: A Very Short Introduction - A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780191652745 bzw. 0191652741, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Symmetry: A Very Short Introduction: In the 1800s mathematicians introduced a formal theory of symmetry: group theory. Now a branch of abstract algebra, this subject first arose in the theory of equations. Symmetry is an immensely important concept in mathematics and throughout the sciences, and its applications range across the entire subject. Symmetry governs the structure of crystals, innumerable types of pattern formation, how systems change their state as parameters vary and fundamental physics isgoverned by symmetries in the laws of nature. It is highly visual, with applications that include animal markings, locomotion, evolutionary biology, elastic buckling, waves, the shape of the Earth, and the form of galaxies. In this Very Short Introduction, Ian Stewart demonstrates its deep implications, and shows how it plays a major role in the current search to unify relativity and quantum theory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Englisch, Ebook.
Darwin: A Very Short Introduction : A Very Short Introduction (1859)
ISBN: 9780191604201 bzw. 0191604208, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
Darwin's theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859.Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread.In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin's work for the development of modernbiology.
Symmetry: A Very Short Introduction : A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 9780191652745 bzw. 0191652741, in Englisch, OUP Oxford, neu, E-Book, elektronischer Download.
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