Theodor Schwenk , JacquesYves Cousteau
Sensitive Chaos: The Creation of Flowing Forms in Water and Air
- ISBN 13:
- 9781855843943
- author:
- Theodor Schwenk , JacquesYves Cousteau
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Rudolf Steiner Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.7 x 1.4 x 23.2 cm
- Genre:
- Scientific, Technical & Medical, Earth Sciences,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Water's winding course in streams and rivers is not a random phenomenon. Instead, it is governed by subtle patterns and rhythms that also shape the forms of bones, muscles, and other natural structures. In "Sensitive Chaos", Theodor Schwenk reveals the unifying forces that underlie all living things, from the flight of birds to the formation of the human embryo. The book is fully illustrated and explores a wide range of natural phenomena, including mountain ranges, river deltas, and weather patterns. Schwenk's work shows that the laws apparent in water's movement are the same as those that govern the shaping of other forms in nature. This insight is revealed through observations and explanations of various natural phenomena, including the formation of internal organs and the patterns of space. By exploring the patterns and rhythms that govern the natural world, "Sensitive Chaos" offers a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of all living things.