ISBN: 9781784286651 - how the world works: mathematics: from creating the pyramids to exploring infinity (22 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 'In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.'-Galileo (1564-1642)People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules which govern our world and beyond. This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years to where we stand today.Topics include: ? The Ancient Egyptians and geometry ? The movement of the planets ? Algebra, solid geometry, and the trigonometric tables ? The first computers ? How statistics came to rule our finances ? Impossible shapes and extra dimensions ? Measuring and mapping the world ? Chaos theory and fuzzy logic ? Set theory and the death of numbersBeautifully illustrated throughout.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. 'In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.'-Galileo (1564-1642)People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules which govern our world and beyond. This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years to where we stand today.Topics include: ? The Ancient Egyptians and geometry ? The movement of the planets ? Algebra, solid geometry, and the trigonometric tables ? The first computers ? How statistics came to rule our finances ? Impossible shapes and extra dimensions ? Measuring and mapping the world ? Chaos theory and fuzzy logic ? Set theory and the death of numbersBeautifully illustrated throughout. …

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 'In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.'-Galileo (1564-1642)People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules which govern our world and beyond. This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years to where we stand today.Topics include: ? The Ancient Egyptians and geometry ? The movement of the planets ? Algebra, solid geometry, and the trigonometric tables ? The first computers ? How statistics came to rule our finances ? Impossible shapes and extra dimensions ? Measuring and mapping the world ? Chaos theory and fuzzy logic ? Set theory and the death of numbersBeautifully illustrated throughout.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. 'In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.'-Galileo (1564-1642)People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules which govern our world and beyond. This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years to where we stand today.Topics include: ? The Ancient Egyptians and geometry ? The movement of the planets ? Algebra, solid geometry, and the trigonometric tables ? The first computers ? How statistics came to rule our finances ? Impossible shapes and extra dimensions ? Measuring and mapping the world ? Chaos theory and fuzzy logic ? Set theory and the death of numbersBeautifully illustrated throughout. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. How the World Works: Mathematics: From Creating the Pyramids to Exploring Infinity (How the World Works, 2) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

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Condición: Very Good. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: PB; PDZM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 163. . Clean copy with very minor to edges. 2017. Paperback. . . . .

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