Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling TheMath Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect.
Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.
| ISBN: | 9781402788291 |
| Publication date: | 19th January 2012 |
| Author: | Clifford A Pickover |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 527 pages |
| Series: | Union Square & Co. Milestones |
Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling TheMath Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history.
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The Math Book was written by Clifford A Pickover and published by Union Square & Co.
The Math Book has 527 pages
Yes it is part of Union Square & Co. Milestones series