The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension,250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics (Sterling Milestones)
by: Clifford A. Pickover
Series: Sterling Milestones
Print Length 页数: 528 pages
Publisher finelybook 出版社: Sterling (February 7,2012)
Language 语言: English
ISBN-10: 9781402788291
ISBN-13: 9781402788291
ASIN: 1402788290
Book Description
Math’s infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling TheMath 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.
Review
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
About the Author
Internationally renowned author Clifford Pickover has published more than 40 books,translated into over a dozen languages,on such topics as computers and creativity,art,mathematics,black holes,human intelligence,time travel,alien life,religion,and the history of science. He is an associate editor for several journals,a puzzle contributor to magazines,and the author of over 200 articles on various subjects. Dr. Pickover received his PhD from Yale University’s Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry,having graduated first in his class from Franklin and Marshall College. Today,he holds over 70 U.S. patents for inventions dealing with computing technologies and interfaces. His website,pickover.com,has received millions of visits.
