The story of mathematics : in 24 equations
Mackenzie, Dana2018
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You can't present the history of art without pictures; equally equations are central to any history of mathematics. Spanning 4000 years of civilisation, 'The Story of Mathematics' describes 24 great equations that have shaped science and society - from the elementary (1+1=2) to the sophisticated (the Black-Scholes formula) and from the famous (E=mc2) to the arcane (Hamilton's quaternion equations). This is a tale of genius, drama and beauty brought vividly to life in a compelling narrative by Dana Mackenzie and at the same time he tells us why these equations have something timeless to say about the universe.
Main title:
The story of mathematics : in 24 equations / Dana Mackenzie.
Author:
Mackenzie, Dana, author
Imprint:
London : Modern Books, 2018.
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781911130703 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
87530
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