Great Breakthroughs in Mathematics

From Counting to Chaos Theory - How Numbers Changed the World

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• Robert Snedden

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• 192 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Belle arti
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Exploring pivotal moments in mathematics, this book highlights significant breakthroughs from ancient to modern times, featuring influential figures like Euclid, Brahmagupta, Newton, and Turing. With engaging illustrations, timelines, and clear explanations, it makes complex concepts accessible to all readers. The narrative emphasizes how these mathematicians tackled both practical and abstract challenges, ultimately shaping the world we live in today. Part of a series, it offers a visually rich introduction to the history of mathematics and its key contributors.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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