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  • The History of Mathematics

    A Brief Course

    de Roger L. Cooke ...
    Praise for the Second Edition"An amazing assemblage of worldwide contributions in mathematics and, in addition to use as a course book, a valuable resource . . . essential."—CHOICEThis Third Edition of The History of Mathematics examines the elementary arithmetic, geometry, and algebra of numerous cultures, tracing their usage from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, India, China, and Japan all the way to ... Leer más

    $135.00 USD

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  • The Story of Mathematics

    From creating the pyramids to exploring infinity

    de Anne Rooney ...
    Series series The Story of
    'In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.'- Galileo (1564-1642)For hundreds of thousands of years, we have sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules that govern our world and beyond. How the World Works: Mathematics ... Leer más

    $3.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • The Equation that Couldn't Be Solved

    How Mathematical Genius Discovered the Language of Symmetry

    de Mario Livio ...
    What do Bach's compositions, Rubik's Cube, the way we choose our mates, and the physics of subatomic particles have in common? All are governed by the laws of symmetry, which elegantly unify scientific and artistic principles. Yet the mathematical language of symmetry-known as group theory-did not emerge from the study of symmetry at all, but from an equation that couldn't be solved.For thousands ... Leer más

    $15.99 USD

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Five Equations That Changed the World

    The Power and Poetry of Mathematics

    de Michael Guillen ...
    A Publishers Weekly best book of 1995!Dr. Michael Guillen, known to millions as the science editor of ABC's Good Morning America, tells the fascinating stories behind five mathematical equations.As a regular contributor to daytime's most popular morning news show and an instructor at Harvard University, Dr. Michael Guillen has earned the respect of millions as a clear and entertaining guide to the ... Leer más

    $12.99 USD

  • An Imaginary Tale

    The Story of √-1

    de Paul J. Nahin ...
    Series Libro 1 - Princeton Science Library
    Today complex numbers have such widespread practical use--from electrical engineering to aeronautics--that few people would expect the story behind their derivation to be filled with adventure and enigma. In An Imaginary Tale, Paul Nahin tells the 2000-year-old history of one of mathematics' most elusive numbers, the square root of minus one, also known as i. He recreates the baffling mathematical ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Leonhard Euler

    Mathematical Genius in the Enlightenment

    de Ronald S. Calinger ...
    An acclaimed biography of the Enlightenment's greatest mathematicianThis is the first full-scale biography of Leonhard Euler (1707–83), one of the greatest mathematicians and theoretical physicists of all time. In this comprehensive and authoritative account, Ronald Calinger connects the story of Euler's eventful life to the astonishing achievements that place him in the company of Archimedes, ... Leer más

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  • Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries

    de Ian Stewart ...
    Acclaimed writer and mathematician Ian Stewart's third miscellany of mathematical curios and conundrums.In Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart presents an enticing collection of mathematical curios and conundrums. With a new puzzle on each page, this compendium of brainteasers will both teach and delight.Guided by stalwart detective Hemlock ... Leer más

    $13.99 USD

  • Philosophy of Mathematics

    A Contemporary Introduction to the World of Proofs and Pictures

    de James Robert Brown ...
    Series series Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
    In his long-awaited new edition of Philosophy of Mathematics, James Robert Brown tackles important new as well as enduring questions in the mathematical sciences. Can pictures go beyond being merely suggestive and actually prove anything? Are mathematical results certain? Are experiments of any real value?This clear and engaging book takes a unique approach, encompassing non-standard topics such ... Leer más

    $60.99 USD

  • Problem-solving Strategies In Mathematics: From Common Approaches To Exemplary Strategies

    de Alfred S Posamentier, Stephen Krulik ...
    Series Libro 1 - Problem Solving In Mathematics And Beyond
    This book introduces ten problem-solving strategies by first presenting the strategy and then applying it to problems in elementary mathematics. In doing so, first the common approach is shown, and then a more elegant strategy is provided. Elementary mathematics is used so that the reader can focus on the strategy and not be distracted by some more sophisticated mathematics. ... Leer más

    $18.09 USD

  • Frege, Dedekind, and Peano on the Foundations of Arithmetic (Routledge Revivals)

    de Donald Gillies ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1982, this reissue contains a critical exposition of the views of Frege, Dedekind and Peano on the foundations of arithmetic. The last quarter of the 19th century witnessed a remarkable growth of interest in the foundations of arithmetic. This work analyses both the reasons for this growth of interest within both mathematics and philosophy and the ways in which this study of the ... Leer más

    $82.99 USD

  • Significant Figures

    The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians

    de Ian Stewart ...
    A celebrated mathematician traces the history of math through the lives and work of twenty-five pioneering mathematiciansIn Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart explores the work of 25 of history's most important mathematicians, showing how they developed on each other's work and built the mathematics we use today.Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the ... Leer más

    $16.99 USD

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    Disponible también en: Audiolibro

  • Introducing Stephen Hawking

    A Graphic Guide

    de J.P. McEvoy ...
    Series series Graphic Guides
    'An ideal introduction [to Stephen Hawking]' - Independent'Astonishingly comprehensive - clearer than Hawking himself' - FocusStephen Hawking was a world-famous physicist with a cameo in The Simpsons on his CV, but outside of his academic field his work was little understood. To the public he was a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling A Brief History of ... Leer más

    $5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus