Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers (100 Ponderables) Revised and Updated - Hardcover
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Mathematics: An Illustrated History of Numbers (100 Ponderables) Revised and Updated - Hardcover
$24.95
by Tom Jackson (Author)
REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION
Here is the latest edition of this essential guide to mathematics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that explores the work of history's greatest mathematicians. These include the teasing genius of Pierre de Fermat, who said he knew the answers but rarely gave them up, the helpful guidance of Fibonacci, whose 13th-century compendium for bookkeepers proved to be a valuable tool for the most high-minded mathematicians, and the fractal pattern discovered by Waclaw Sierpinski now used to plan the route a mailman takes. With a glimpse of the abstract landscapes of infinite numbers and multi-dimensional shapes that these incredible minds explore, we can begin to get beyond school-day sums and understand the true power of mathematics.- 100 milestone facts reveal the greatest mathematical breakthroughs through the eyes of the people who made them.
- Authoritative text, historical imagery, and helpful diagrams are combined with stories and everyday examples to make the complex mathematics accessible to everyone.
- Includes a 12-page foldout Timeline poster which stretches out to 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) long.
Author Biography
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 1.06 x 11.13 x 9.41 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 19, 2024
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