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The story of mathematics : from creating the pyramids to exploring infinity /

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 searc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rooney, Anne (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Arcturus, [2009]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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. The Story of Mathematics traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey from innumerate cave-dwellers, through the towering mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years, to where we stand today.
Descripción Física:1 online resource : illustrations (some color), maps
ISBN:9781848580350
1848580355