Math Book

Clifford Pickover

RRP: £19.99

Publisher: STERLING

Publication Date : 01/09/2009

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Subtitled, "From Pythagoras To The 57th Dimension: 250 Milestones In The History Of Mathematics". Accessible book unravelling the mysteries and beauty of mathematics, with illustrations, formulas, facts and real-world applications.

Publisher's description:

Covers 250 milestones in mathematical history, from the magic squares from centuries ago to the discovery of pi. This book helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus and the butterfly effect.

ISBN: 9781402757969