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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
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- Title
- The Math Book
- Subtitle
- From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension - Revised and Updated
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Clifford A. Pickover
- Publisher
- Union Square & Co.
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 544
- ISBN10
- 1454957786
- ISBN13
- 9781454957782
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Science & Math, Philosophical Topics, References & Manuals, Philosophy, Science, Mathematics, History of Science
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- 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.