The Math Book
The Math Book
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Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect.
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The Math Book by Clifford A Pickover
Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, this title covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. It helps readers learn about: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect.
Praise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover:
“Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality”--The New York Times “I can't imagine anybody whose minds won't be stretched by [Pickover's] books.”--Arthur C. Clarke"Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both.”--WIRED
Praise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover:
“Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality.”--The New York Times“I cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by [Pickovers] books.”--Arthur C. Clarke"Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both.”--WIRED
“Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality”--The New York Times “I can't imagine anybody whose minds won't be stretched by [Pickover's] books.”--Arthur C. Clarke"Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both.”--WIRED
Praise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover:
“Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality.”--The New York Times“I cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by [Pickovers] books.”--Arthur C. Clarke"Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both.”--WIRED
A. Clifford Pickover (Yorktown Heights, NY) is the author of a number of works, including The Girl Who Gave Born to Rabbits, Time: A Traveler's Handbook, and Surfing Through Hyperspace. He also owns a number of U.S. patents.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781402788291 |
| ISBN 10 | 1402788290 |
| Title | The Math Book |
| Author | Clifford A Pickover |
| Series | Union Square And Co Milestones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2012-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |