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Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science 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 as they dip into this inviting anthology: 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 color art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.
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The Math Book, Clifford A. Pickover
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- Année de publication
- 2009
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- Titre
- The Math Book
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Clifford A. Pickover
- Éditeur
- Sterling
- Publié
- 2009
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 527
- ISBN10
- 1402757964
- ISBN13
- 9781402757969
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Sciences sociales, Thème historique, Histoire, Science et Mathématiques, Thématique philosophique, Manuels et guides, Philosophie, Science, Mathématiques, Histoire des sciences
- Évaluation
- 4,05 sur 5
- Description
- Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science 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 as they dip into this inviting anthology: 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 color art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.