The Mathematics Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Last 4,000 Years of Theories Contributor(s): Beveridge, Colin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1770857931 ISBN-13: 9781770857933 Publisher: Firefly Books
Binding Type: Paperback Published: September 2016 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Subject Bible |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference |
Dewey: 510 |
Series: Subject Bible |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 6.5" L (1.30 lbs) 400 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Mathematics has a history filled with brilliant minds and world-changing discoveries. It just needs to be made accessible. And that's exactly what The Mathematics Bible does. It describes the history and development of mathematics in easily understood language. It introduces the most important players, societies and cultures, like the Ancient Egyptians and Pythagoreans, and key figures such as Galileo, Dodgson, Babbage and Lovelace. It brings the ancient science and art of mathematics into the contemporary world of the 21st century. Accessible, well-informed and fully illustrated, this is a book that shows perfectly just how varied and fascinating mathematics can be. These definitive guides to their subjects together have sold over three million copies worldwide. Their success is undoubtedly owed to the comprehensiveness and quality of content, for an excellent price, and the smaller size is nonetheless filled with 400 illustrations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Beveridge, Colin: - Colin Beveridge, PhD |
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