Symmetry provides an insight into the way nature works and is often used by scientists and technologists to help solve problems. Symmetry has numerous other applications as well mdash; with more being discovered all the time in science; the arts and other fields of human endeavor.This classic work provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts and terminology (including; optionally; group theory); as well as lucid discussions of geometric symmetry; other symmetries and appropriate symmetry; symmetry in nature; uses of symmetry in science and much more.Readers wishing to pursue specific topics will find many references that reflect the authors wide reading in the subject and his own obvious enthusiasm. For this edition; Dr. Rosen has provided a new preface; solutions to the problems; and an addendum to the bibliography.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. As a dance teacher; I loved this book!By ShannonI bought this book about a year and a half ago when I was teaching contemporary dance and choreography classes; and I LOVED it!! There were so many awesome; unique; thought-provoking; and movement-inspiring games and activities. I revised a lot of the games to suit my classes and added in my own ideas; but I wouldnt have had those ideas without this book. My classes suddenly became ten times more dynamic and interesting. The book is designed more for a contemporary/modern choreo class; not so much choreo in *general*; because a lot of the activities are meant to inspire NEW kinds of movement. But I think some of them could still work for a generalized choreo class. Some of the activities are more serious; while others are silly and fun. I really liked that combination. I highly recommend this book for other teachers to use in their classes!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great ResourceBy Kim from PensylvaniaAwesome resource- this book helps get the creative juices flowing. It is geared toward contact and basic improve. Really fun "games" to warm up yourself or your class. Easy to follow and understand. A great contemporary resource and tool to get your choreographic wheels turning. I have used countless warm-ups and games from this book for an intermediate Modern dance class- but it can be used for Advanced also- it is all in what you ask of your dancers and what they can manage. It is just what the tile says it is...great!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ^^By K. NilssonIts exactly the same with the pictures; and the delivery was exactly like the seller explained before. Thank you so much for selling good stuffs; and good service~ ^^ Ill buy again later when I need more ^^ God bless =D