Fibonacci's Rabbits: Fifty Breakthroughs That Revolutionized Mathematics - Hardcover

by Adam Hart-Davis (Author)

The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world. Yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci's Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized 'hops', describing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.

- Lucid exploration of the story of mathematics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries
- Fully illustrated throughout, featuring clear explanations of the context, procedures, results and implications of each discovery
- The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns
- Part of the Great Experiments Series

Author Biography

Originally trained as a chemist at the universities of Oxford, York, and Alberta, Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance writer and broadcaster - he has presented television programs Tomorrow's World, Local Heroes, and many others. He has collected various awards for both television and radio, as well as four medals and 14 honorary doctorates. He is the author of over 30 titles including Pavlov's Dog and Schrödinger's Cat.