From Here to Infinity by Ian Stewart
A retitled and revised edition of Ian Stewart's The Problem of Mathematics, this is the perfect guide to today's mathematics. Read about the latest discoveries, including Andrew Wile's amazing proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, the newest advances in knot theory, the Four Colour Theorem, Chaos Theory, and fake four-dimensial spaces. See how simple concepts from probability theory shed light on the National Lottery and tell you how to maximize your winnings. Discover how infinitesimals become respectable, why there are different kinds of infinity, and how to square the circle with the mathematical equivalent of a pair of scissors.
Maths can be fun! What's more, as Ian Stewart shows, it can be explained in everyday language.. it is such a surprise to find mathematics being made so accessible. * Good Book Guide *
an excellent account of what's going on in mathematics right now * Guardian *
an excellent account of what's going on in mathematics right now * Guardian *
Ian Stewart is Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He contributes to a wide range of newspapers and magazines.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192832023 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192832026 |
| Title | From Here to Infinity |
| Author | Ian Stewart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1996-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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