The Math Book - From the Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension

Informationen zum Autor Clifford A. Pickover Klappentext Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this 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. Zusammenfassung Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions! this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers! magic squares from centuries ago! the discovery of pi and calculus! and the butterfly effect.

Product details

• Authors: Clifford Pickover, Clifford A Pickover, Clifford A. Pickover
• Publisher: Union Square
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 04.02.2012
• EAN: 9781402788291
• ISBN: 978-1-4027-8829-1
• No. of pages: 527
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 213 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Sterling Milestones; Union Square & Co. Milestones
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries; Populärwissenschaftliche Werke, mathematische Grundlagen, Mathematik / Allgemeines, Einführung, Lexikon, MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy, Englische Bücher / Naturwissenschaften / Mathematik