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    The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
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    The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
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    The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics

    By Clifford A. Pickover

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    Math’s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling 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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSterling
    Release dateSep 27, 2011
    ISBN9781402797491
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    The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics
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    Clifford A. Pickover

    Clifford A. Pickover, a research staff member at IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Center, is an authority on the interface of science, art, mathematics, computing, and the visual modeling of data. He is the author of such highly regarded books as Black Holes: A Traveler’s Guide, The Alien IQ Test, and Chaos in Wonderland: Visual Adventures in a Fractal World.

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    • 5/5
      Marvelous book for those who wanted to take a peek at what math is all about
      recommended reading for non technical math.