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A Curious History of Mathematics : The Big Ideas from Primitive Numbers to Chaos Theory

by Joel Levy
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Discover math's intriguing history & evolution.

This book would appeal to people who are curious to learn about the history and evolution of mathematics. It is written in an accessible, non-technical language, making it easier for people who may not have a strong math background to understand. The book covers the story of mathematics from ancient times to modern-day applications, introducing important concepts such as calculus, geometry, and algebra. The unique aspect of the book is the inclusion of the stories of the great scholars who made significant contributions to mathematical concepts and theorems, making it an engaging and informative read for all kinds of readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Curious History of Mathematics : The Big Ideas from Primitive Numbers to Chaos Theory

by Joel Levy
Compare to estimated retail price: RM69.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780233004877
Author: Joel Levy
Publisher: ANDRE DEUTSCH
Date of Publication: 2016-03-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 103 readers)

Description

Mathematics opens new doors to the amazing world of maths. Telling the exciting story from a historical perspective, it shows how mathematical science advanced through the discoveries of the ancient Babylonians, Egyptians and Greeks, the great scholars of medieval Islam and Europe, and the Renaissance and the birth of the Scientific Revolution. From the simplest concepts of numbers and arithmetic, geometry and algebra, trigonometry and calculus, right through to infinity and chaos theory, Mathematics introduces and explains the most important concepts in accessible, non-technical language. Along the way we meet the extraordinary characters who made great leaps in our understanding of mathematical concepts and theorems, from Pythagoras and Archimedes, to Fibonacci and Fermat, Godel and Turing.
 

Discover math's intriguing history & evolution.

This book would appeal to people who are curious to learn about the history and evolution of mathematics. It is written in an accessible, non-technical language, making it easier for people who may not have a strong math background to understand. The book covers the story of mathematics from ancient times to modern-day applications, introducing important concepts such as calculus, geometry, and algebra. The unique aspect of the book is the inclusion of the stories of the great scholars who made significant contributions to mathematical concepts and theorems, making it an engaging and informative read for all kinds of readers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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