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Seventeen Equations that Changed the World Ian Stewart

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World By Ian Stewart

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World by Ian Stewart


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Summary

Examines seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. This book explores how Pythagoras' Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat.

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World Summary

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World by Ian Stewart

From Newton's Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere -- and they are fundamental to everyday life.Seventeen Equations that Changed the World examines seventeen ground-breaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras's Theorem led to GPS and Satnav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schroedinger's cat. Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World is a highly original exploration -- and explanation -- of life on earth.

Seventeen Equations that Changed the World Reviews

His wondrous world of worked-out maths and joined-up thinking is radical and even romantic * The Times *
Interesting and authoritative * BBC Focus *

About Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He has published more than eighty books including Mathematics of Life , Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities , Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and The Science of Discworld trilogy with Terry Pratchett. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, appears frequently on radio and television, and does research on pattern formation and network dynamics.

Additional information

GOR005263544
9781846685323
184668532X
Seventeen Equations that Changed the World by Ian Stewart
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Profile Books Ltd
2013-06-13
352
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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