In this new millennium; given the continued expansion of technology; materials science and telecommunication coupled with development of social and geo-political systems; we can expect the design and shape of our urban environment to change enormously. This book is the result of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 6th World Congress: Cities in the Third Millennium; examines the issues which must be addressed if we are to have a common understanding of the forces of change. Experts in architecture; engineering and planning contribute a commentary on the existing condition of urban design; sociology and tall buildings; and expand the boundaries of new construction and engineering technology. These in-depth proceedings; bringing together the worlds leading decision makers in urban development; will be essential reading for engineers; architects; planners and others involved with shaping the urban environment of the future. The book includes a free CD-Rom.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Brief; but niceBy Bruce R. GilsonThis is a very slim book which could be a first introduction to symmetry. It has a good introduction to group theory; which is the principal branch of mathematics that deals with the topics needed to understand symmetry; and it covers some types of symmetries usually neglected; like color symmetry. Its not at a very high level; which is good if youre starting off; but not if you already have a good dose of the necessary material. In other words; this is an introductory book and will not satisfy you if you are looking for a more advanced text; but I recommend it as a first book.27 of 30 people found the following review helpful. An easily understood beginners manual.By A CustomerPierre Curie developed the idea of symmetry in 1894. He later won the Nobel Prize with his wife Marie for their studies of radioactivity. But Pierre Curies greatest legacy may end up being his work on symmetry; which forms a rare link between science and art. But symmetry is a complex subject for general readers; as illustrated by the following concise definition of it: Physical processes require environmental dissymmetry; and although the symmetry of a product can exceed that of its cause; any dissymmetry of a product must have existed in its cause. The value of Rosens book Symmetry Discovered is its success in reducing the complexity of the subject. Cambridge University Press originally published the book; and this edition is a reprint with a new preface and supplemental references including an English-language treatise from the Moscow University symmetry school; world center for this topic. Symmetry Discovered is an easily understood beginners manual.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Learn basic symetry concepts here.By R. SwansonNo other book like it. Every math and science student should read this book by their junior year in college.