Parametry
- 527 stránek
- 19 hodin čtení
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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
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2009
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- Titul
- The Math Book
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Clifford A. Pickover
- Vydavatel
- Sterling
- Rok vydání
- 2009
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 527
- ISBN10
- 1402757964
- ISBN13
- 9781402757969
- Série
- Štítky
- Naučná literatura, Společenské vědy, Historické téma, Historie, Věda & Matematika, Filosofická tématika, Příručky a návody, Filosofie, Věda, Matematika, Dějiny vědy
- Hodnocení
- 4,05 z 5
- Anotace
- 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.