PublishedSterling, September 2009 |
ISBN9781402757969 |
FormatHardcover, 528 pages |
Dimensions21.4cm × 18.6cm × 3.7cm |
Encompassing the breadth of mathematical history, this stimulating book explores such milestones as the discovery of pi and calculus, the butterfly effect and cicada-generated prime numbers. Each topic gets a lavishly illustrated spread with stunning colour art, formulas and concepts, and real-world applications of the theorems.