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Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide
Jerry Ravetz
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Description for Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide
Paperback. Unique graphic introductions to big ideas and thinkers, written by experts in the field. Illustrator(s): Van Loon, Borin. Series: Introducing.. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 169 x 122 x 13. Weight in Grams: 154.
What is mathematics, and why is it such a mystery to so many people?
Mathematics is the greatest creation of human intelligence. It affects us all. We depend on it in our daily lives, and yet many of the tools of mathematics, such as geometry, algebra and trigonometry, are descended from ancient or non-Western civilizations.
Introducing Mathematics traces the story of mathematics from the ancient world to modern times, describing the great discoveries and providing an accessible introduction to such topics as number-systems, geometry and algebra, the calculus, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Icon Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Introducing...
Condition
New
Weight
155g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Duxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848312975
SKU
V9781848312975
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99-99
About Jerry Ravetz
Ziauddin Sardar is a prominent journalist and author. Prolific and polymathic, he is a regular contributor to the New Statesman and The Observer. He presented The Battle for Islam on BBC Two in September 2005. His most recent books are Desperately Seeking Paradise and Balti Britain (Granta). Jerry Ravetz is a philosopher and mathematician.
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