Pi: A Source Book. Second edition.

Berggren, Lennart / Jonathan Borwein / Peter Borwein:

ISBN 10: 0387989463 / ISBN 13: 9780387989464

Edité par New York: Springer Verlag, 2000

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XIX and 736 pages. Original hardcover (only a little rubbed and bumped, otherwise a very good and clean copy). 26 x 18 cm. ----- BITTE BEACHTEN: Auf Grund der absurden und irrsinnig teuren staatlichen Regelungen für die Entsorgung der Versandpappen in den nachfolgenden Ländern, kann ich leider nicht mehr liefern nach: Österreich, Griechenland, Polen. Kunden in ÖSTERREICH können sich aber an die einheimische Post wenden, dort unter Alles Post Deutschland. --- PLEASE NOTE: Due to the absurd and insanely expensive government regulations for the disposal of shipping cartons in the following countries, I can unfortunately no longer deliver to: Austria, Greece, Poland. However, customers in AUSTRIA can contact their local post office, there under Alles Post Deutschland.

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• Titre: Pi: A Source Book. Second edition.
• Éditeur: New York: Springer Verlag
• Date de parution: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0387989463
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780387989464
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Mathematik

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Synopsis

This book documents the history of pi from the dawn of mathematical time to the present. The story of pi reflects the most seminal, the most serious, and sometimes the most whimsical aspects of mathematics. Much significant mathematics originates with pi, and many great mathematicians have contributed to this story's unfolding. Pi is one of the few concepts in mathematics whose mention evokes a response of recognition and interest in those not concerned professionally with the subject. Yet, despite this, no source book on pi has been published. One of the beauties of the literature on pi is that it allows for the inclusion of very modern, yet still accessible, mathematics. Mathematicians and historians of mathematics will find this book indispensable. Teachers at every level can find here ample resources for anything from individual talks and student projects to special topics courses. The literature on pi collected herein falls into various classes. First and foremost there is a selection from the mathematical and computational literature of four millennia. There is also a variety of historical studies on the cultural significance of the number. Additionally, there is a selection of pieces that are anecdotal, fanciful, or simply amusing.