Sum Stories

Equations and Their Origins

Description

Can one prove that 1 + 1 = 2? Which US president proved Pythagoras' theorem? How long is the coastline of Britain? These and many other questions are answered in this book on famous equations and their historical development. The equations come from a range of mathematical disciplines, and cover 4,000 years from early counting to fractal geometry.
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Writer
Wilson, Robin (Emeritus Professor of Pure Mathematics
Title
Sum Stories
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2025
Language
English
Pages
368
Weight
542 gr
EAN
9780199607907
Dimensions
223 x 145 x 25 mm
Binding format
Gebonden

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