{"product_id":"fourier-descriptors-and-their-applications-pete-e-lestrel-9780521452014","title":"Fourier Descriptors and Their Applications in Biology","description":"The purpose of this book is to introduce Fourier descriptors as a method for measuring the shape of whole, or parts of, organisms. Fourier descriptors refers to the utilization of Fourier analysis, primarily the Fourier series as a curve fitting technique, that can numerically describe the shape of irregular structures such as are commonly found in living organisms. The quantitative characterization of irregular forms is often the first step toward elucidation of the underlying biological processes, whether they be genetic, evolutionary, or functional. The first five chapters discuss the theory behind the use of Fourier descriptors and the remaining chapters show case studies of how they can be used in various fields of biology such as anatomy, cell biology, medicine and dentistry. This is the first book solely devoted to this subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pete E. Lestrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0521452015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780521452014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cambridge University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d","brand":"Pete E. Lestrel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47422173937919,"sku":"9780521452014","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_94568244-893e-4487-acde-ed8dab9aa5d7.jpg?v=1761527486","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fourier-descriptors-and-their-applications-pete-e-lestrel-9780521452014","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}