The Math Book : From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics

Pickover, Clifford A.

ISBN 10: 1402757964 / ISBN 13: 9781402757969

Edité par Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2009

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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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• Titre: The Math Book : From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
• Éditeur: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
• Date de parution: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1402757964
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781402757969
• Reliure: Couverture rigide
• Édition: 1st Edition.
• État de l'article: Good

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Synopsis

Maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this fascinating book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient 'ant odometers' and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about in this inviting anthology include: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus and the butterfly effect. Each topic gets a lavishly illustrated spread with stunning colour art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists lives and real-world applications of the theorems.

À propos de l?auteur

Clifford A. Pickover received his PhD from Yale in Biophysics and Biochemistry and has written more than 40 books and over 200 articles. Currently, he is a writer, editor for a scientific journal and serves on the editorial board for Odyssey, Leonardo and YLEM. His computer graphics have appeared on the covers of numerous magazines and his research has received considerable media attention.