D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson was a Scottish biologist, mathematician, and classics scholar. He is best known for his work 'On Growth and Form,' which pioneered the study of mathematical patterns in biological forms.

Books

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  1. 1. On Growth and Form

    Cover of 'On Growth and Form' by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

    "On Growth and Form" is a landmark work that explores the science of biology from a mathematical perspective, emphasizing the patterns and geometry found in living organisms. The book discusses how physical and mathematical laws influence the way that organisms grow and develop, and how different species exhibit similar patterns of growth. It also touches on how these principles apply to the structure of the universe and the patterns found in nature. This work is considered a foundational text in the field of mathematical biology.

    The 1772nd Greatest Book of All Time