In the beat of a heart : life, energy, and the unity of nature / John Whitfield.

Author/creator Whitfield, John, 1970-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Prologue: "I Have Taken to Mathematics" -- The Slow Fire -- Moving the Line -- Searching for similarity -- Networking -- The Pace of Life -- Seeing the Forest for the Trees -- The Cult of Santa Rosalia -- Humboldt's Gifts -- A Newton of the Grass Blade? -- Epilogue: "The Great Desideratum".
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 255-260) and index.
LCCN 2006012277
ISBN0309096812 (hardcover)
ISBN9780309096812

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QH501 .W48 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold