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

By Clifford A. Pickover

Book information

Publisher
Union Square & Co.
Year
2011
ISBN
9781402797491, 9781402757969, 1402797494
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
55 MB (58131880 bytes)
Pages
530\0
Library
Mobilism
Time added
2023-11-03 05:49:28

Description

The Neumann Prize-winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics--from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book 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 is lavishly illustrated with colorful art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists' lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.

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