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

Pickover, Clifford A.

ISBN 10: 1402788290 / ISBN 13: 9781402788291

Verlag: Sterling Publishing, 2012

Beschreibung

A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ but the story's all there!

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers PKV.1402788290.G

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics (Sterling Milestones)
• Verlag: Sterling Publishing
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1402788290
• ISBN-13: 9781402788291
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: good

Über diesen Titel

Inhaltsangabe

Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this new paperback edition of the bestselling TheMath Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.