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Union Square and Co. Milestones Ser.: Math Book : From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics by Clifford A. Pickover (2009, Hardcover)
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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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Product Identifiers
PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-101402757964
ISBN-139781402757969
eBay Product ID (ePID)72117827
Product Key Features
Number of Pages528 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMath Book : from Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
SubjectHistory & Philosophy
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorClifford A. Pickover
Subject AreaMathematics
SeriesUnion Square and Co. Milestones Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-043214
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal510.9
SynopsisMath'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.
LC Classification NumberQA21.P53 2009
