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- 544pagine
- 20 ore di lettura
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Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to "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
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2025
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- Titolo
- The Math Book
- Sottotitolo
- From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension - Revised and Updated
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Clifford A. Pickover
- Editore
- Union Square & Co.
- Pubblicato
- 2025
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 544
- ISBN10
- 1454957786
- ISBN13
- 9781454957782
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Tema stórico, Storia, Scienza e Matematica, Tematica filosofica, Manuali e guide, Filosofia, Scienza, Matematica, Storia della Scienza
- Valutazione
- 4,05 su 5
- Descrizione
- Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to "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.