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Union Square and Co. Milestones Ser.: Math Book : From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics by Clifford A. Pickover (2012, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.

ISBN-101402788290

ISBN-139781402788291

eBay Product ID (ePID)109251642

Product Key Features

Number of Pages528 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMath Book : from Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics

Publication Year2012

SubjectHistory & Philosophy

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMathematics

AuthorClifford A. Pickover

SeriesUnion Square and Co. Milestones Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight44 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width7.3 in

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ReviewsPraise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover: "Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality."-- The New York Times "I can't imagine anybody whose minds won't be stretched by [Pickover's] books."--Arthur C. Clarke "Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both."--WIRED, Praise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover: "Dr. Pickover's vast love of math, and his awe before its mysteries, permeates every page of this beautiful volume. The illustrations alone are worth the book's price."--Martin Gardner "Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality."-- The New York Times "Clifford Pickover is one of the most creative, original thinkers in the world today."-- Journal of Recreational Mathematics "I can't imagine anybody whose minds won't be stretched by [Pickover's] books."--Arthur C. Clarke "Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both."--WIRED "Pickover's love of mathematics shines through the text and images, and it is likely that the reader will catch at least some of his enthusiasm. Summing up: Highly recommended." -- Choice , Praise for The Math Book and Clifford Pickover: "Pickover contemplates realms beyond our known reality."-- The New York Times "I can't imagine anybody whose minds won't be stretched by [Pickover's] books."--Arthur C. Clarke "Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both."--WIRED

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal510.9

SynopsisMath's infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling The Math Book . Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.

LC Classification NumberQA21.P53 2009