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- Stewart's Drive-Ins, a chain of restaurants where the soft drink was originally sold
- Stewart's Wilt, a bacterial disease affectting maize
WHY BEAUTY IS TRUTH: A HISTORY OF SYMMETRY symmetry, generally speaking, a balance or correspondence between various parts of an object; the term symmetry is used both in the arts and in the sciences. (046508236X, $26.95) discusses the history and nature of the concept of
symmetry, from early times to the latest physics involvement. This
analysis comes from a famous mathematician who charts the discoveries
and investigative processes of fellow scientists and geniuses as they
developed the concept of symmetry and drew important connections between
its science and nature. Any collection strong in science needs this
discussion. Douglas Hofstadter's I AM A STRANGE LOOP (0465030785,
$26.95) blends science with philosophy to offer an inspection of the
natures of self, consciousness and the human brain. Physics as well as
physiology physiology (fĭzēŏl`əjē), study of the normal functioning of animals and plants during life and of the activities by which life is maintained and transmitted. It is based fundamentally on the activities of protoplasm. and philosophy blend in Verb 1. blend in - blend or harmonize; "This flavor will blend with those in your dish"; "This sofa won't go with the chairs"
blend, go
fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle" a survey which consider how identity
is created in the brain, how symbolic and physical levels feed into one
another, and how and if the brain actually houses the human soul.
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