Nature's Numbers: The Unreal Reality of Mathematics (Science Masters Series)

Ian Stewart

ISBN 10: 0465072739 / ISBN 13: 9780465072736

Edité par BasicBooks, 1995

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0465072739I3N10

Synopsis :

Mathematics has the power to open our eyes to new and unsuspected regularities in nature - the secret structure of a cloud or the hidden rhythms of the weather. This book aims to equip the reader with a mathematician's eye, changing the way we view the world.

Présentation de l'éditeur: "It appears to us that the universe is structured in a deeply mathematical way. Falling bodies fall with predictable accelerations. Eclipses can be accurately forecast centuries in advance. Nuclear power plants generate electricity according to well-known formulas. But those examples are the tip of the iceberg. In Nature's Numbers, Ian Stewart presents many more, each charming in its own way.. Stewart admirably captures compelling and accessible mathematical ideas along with the pleasure of thinking of them. He writes with clarity and precision. Those who enjoy this sort of thing will love this book."—Los Angeles Times

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Nature's Numbers: The Unreal Reality of ...
Éditeur : BasicBooks
Date d'édition : 1995
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket