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The Infinite in the Infinite
Alistair Macintosh Wilson
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Description for The Infinite in the Infinite
hardcover. Combining historical fact with a retelling of ancient myths and legends, the author shows how mathematics arose out of the problems of everyday life. He introduces concepts such as geometry, prime numbers, and trigonometry in a way that will totally disarm the reader who fears mathematics and sets them firmly in their historical context. Num Pages: 538 pages, halftones, numerous line figures, tables. BIC Classification: PBB; PBG; PBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 34. Weight in Grams: 927. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This book is an extended history of mathematics that places mathematical development firmly in its historical context. Each section begins with a description of the geography and history of the country considered. From there, lively retelling of the creation myths and legends leads on to a description of how its people wrote and counted. This is followed by relevant mathematical...
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
538
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198539506
SKU
KTS0036757
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About Alistair Macintosh Wilson
Alistair Wilson has worked as an astrophysicist for NASA, lectured in physics at Curtin University, Western Australia, and is currently a freelance writer and teacher living in Perth.
Reviews for The Infinite in the Infinite
The author has woven together a broad historical backgrounding and some farily detailed but accessible mathematics in a most exciting way.
John Fauvel, co-author of Let Newton Be!
John Fauvel, co-author of Let Newton Be!