Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension

250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics

Pickover Clifford A.

Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this brand-new 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, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas, fascinating facts about scientists' lives and real-world applications of the theorems.

About the Author

Internationally renowned author, Clifford Pickover, has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art and history. Dr Pickover received his PhD from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and holds more than 200 US patents. His research has received considerable attention from such media outlets as CNN, Wired and the New York Times, and his website, pickover.com, has received millions of visits.

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