Emblems of mind : the inner life of music and mathematics / Edward Rothstein.
| Author/creator | Rothstein, Edward, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Times Books/Random House, ©1995. |
| Description | xx, 263 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prelude: the need for metaphor -- Partita: the inner life of mathematics -- Sonata: the inner life of music -- Theme and variations: the pursuit of beauty -- Fugue: the making of truth -- Chorale: the texture of thought. |
| Abstract | From Kepler and the music of the spheres to Einstein and his violin, music and mathematics seem to share a strong relationship. Rothstein, the chief music critic for the "New York Times", explores the profound similarities of music and mathematics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index. |
| LCCN | 94000171 |
| ISBN | 0812922980 : |
| ISBN | 0812925602 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3800 .R62 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |