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The Maths That Made Us : how numbers created civilisation

by Michael Brooks
The Maths That Made Us : how numbers created civilisation - Thryft
The Maths That Made Us : how numbers created civilisation - Thryft

Unveiling the hidden power of numbers in history.

This book is perfect for anyone curious about the role of mathematics in shaping our world. With captivating storytelling and clear explanations, Michael Brooks takes you on a journey through time, revealing how numbers have influenced every aspect of human civilization, from science and exploration to art and technology. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the hidden power of mathematics and gain a new appreciation for its impact on our daily lives.

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.

The Maths That Made Us : how numbers created civilisation

by Michael Brooks
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ISBN: 9781913348984
Authors: Michael Brooks
Publisher: Scribe US
Date of Publication: 2022-09-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Related Topics: Historical, Mathematics, Popular Science
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 404 readers)

Description

Bestselling science writer Michael Brooks takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of civilisation, as he explains why maths is fundamental to our understanding of the world.1, 2, 3 … ? The untrained brain isn’t wired for maths; beyond the number 3, it just sees ‘more’. So why bother learning it at all?You might remember studying geometry, calculus, and algebra at school, but you probably didn’t realise — or weren’t taught — that these are the roots of art, architecture, government, and almost every other aspect of our civilisation. The mathematics of triangles enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and astronomers to map the heavens. Calculus won the Allies the Second World War and halted the HIV epidemic. And imaginary numbers, it turns out, are essential to the realities of twenty-first-century life.From ancient Egyptian priests to the Apollo astronauts, and Babylonian tax collectors to juggling robots, join Michael Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of characters in discovering how maths shaped the world around you.
 

Unveiling the hidden power of numbers in history.

This book is perfect for anyone curious about the role of mathematics in shaping our world. With captivating storytelling and clear explanations, Michael Brooks takes you on a journey through time, revealing how numbers have influenced every aspect of human civilization, from science and exploration to art and technology. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the hidden power of mathematics and gain a new appreciation for its impact on our daily lives.

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.