One of the fundamental problems in biology and medicine is that of individual differences in biorhythms and reactivity. Dubrov (Library of Natural Sciences, USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow) considers the problem from the point of view of symmetry and harmony, applying the new discipline of functional biosymmetrics to explore the functioning of an organism and its reactivity. Translated from the Russian 1987 original, which presumably has something to do with the high cost. The type is double-spaced (for added bulk?). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"This book compiles studies that demonstrate effective approaches to the structural analysis of genetic systems and bioinformatics"--Provided by publisher.

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Records of meetings 1808-1916 in v. 11-27.

Symmetry 2 aims to present an overview of the contemporary status of symmetry studies, particularly in the arts and sciences, emphasizing both its role and importance. Symmetry is not only one of the fundamental concepts in science, but is also possibly the best unifying concept between various branches of science, the arts and other human activities. Whereas symmetry has been considered important for centuries primarily for its aesthetic appeal, this century has witnessed a dramatic enhancement of its status as a cornerstone in the sciences. In addition to traditionally symmetry-oriented fields such as crystallography and spectroscopy, the concept has made headway in fields as varied as reaction chemistry, nuclear physics, and the study of the origin of the universe. The book was initiated in response to the success of the first volume, which not only received good reviews, but received the award for "The Best Single Issue of a Journal" by the Association of American Publishers for 1986. The second volume extends the application of symmetry to new fields, such as medical sciences and economics, as well as investigating further certain topics introduced in Symmetry. The book is extensively illustrated and with over 64 contributions from 16 countries presents an international overview of the nature and diversity of symmetry studies today.