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Author: Clifford A. Pickover

When were the first knots made? Why was the first female mathematician murdered? Is it possible to turn a sphere inside out? These are just a few of the challenging questions answered in this richly...

When were the first knots made? Why was the first female mathematician murdered? Is it possible to turn a sphere inside out? These are just a few of the challenging questions answered in this richly illustrated book. The author Clifford A. Pickover unveils the magic and mystery behind the most significant milestones in the history of mathematics. At the same...

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When were the first knots made? Why was the first female mathematician murdered? Is it possible to turn a sphere inside out? These are just a few of the challenging questions answered in this richly illustrated book. The author Clifford A. Pickover unveils the magic and mystery behind the most significant milestones in the history of mathematics. At the same time, he presents the strangest objects and the most curious ideas ever conceived by humans, starting from 150 million B.C. and reaching to the present day. Mathematics permeates every scientific field. It can be used to explain the colors of the rainbow or the architecture of our brains and helps us explore reality at the subatomic level as well as visualize distant galaxies.

Famous mathematical formulas and concepts are accompanied by practical applications of theorems in daily life, as well as fascinating facts about the lives of the most renowned mathematicians. Travel with Pickover as he discusses 250 achievements like the ancient ant odometer, the first abacus, the discovery of fractals produced by computers, and the search for new dimensions. In the book, you will also find remarkable thinkers from Pythagoras and Euclid to modern iconic mathematician Martin Gardner and cosmologist Max Tegmark. Each entry is presented in chronological order.

The brevity of each entry allows for quick absorption, and each is accompanied by a wonderful color photograph. “For me,” writes Pickover, “mathematics cultivates an enduring state of wonder and awe about the nature of the mind, the limits of thought, and our place in this vast universe.”

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Author
Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher
Parisianou A.E.
Original Title
The Math Book
Type
Cosmology, Mathematics of Natural Sciences
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
532
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
19x22 cm
ISBN-13
9789605833398

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    The author has done an EXCELLENT job. The book hides countless hours of research and friction with the subject. However, it is unique in the dual sense, and it is not aimed at the average reader. Personally, I expected it to be completely different in structure. It does not have a smooth flow, EACH section is not connected to the next or the previous one. There are several sections related to each other, but this happens due to the subject they deal with and they are in a 'random' order. It is a book that I DO NOT RECOMMEND to people without mathematical education or serious involvement with the exact sciences, as there are several prerequisite knowledge to fully understand the information presented.

    On the other hand, I highly recommend it to mathematics enthusiasts (amateur mathematicians, self-taught individuals, mathematics teachers, physicists, biologists, etc.) and anyone who wants to explore many fields of this magical science, but with a mathematical background. The book reveals that MATHEMATICS ARE EVERYWHERE. In life, in the achievements of people in nature, in places that we hadn't even imagined. It is a push for personal research. It superficially covers many topics and allows the reader to choose which ones to delve into. It is a brief presentation of important mathematical discoveries in chronological order. It undoubtedly encourages engagement with whichever topics (out of the 250 presented) resonate with the reader. The author's introduction explains exactly the goal of the book. In the copies of the Greek translation, Ms. Charalambous also provides a foreword. She is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at AUTH and has included some brief explanatory comments without distorting the identity of the book.

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    I didn't like it at all as a book. I wouldn't recommend someone to buy it.

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    thanosmaths

    The author has done an EXCELLENT job. The book hides countless hours of research and friction with the subject. However, it is unique in the dual sense, and it is not aimed at the average reader. Personally, I expected it to be completely different in structure. It does not have a smooth flow, EACH section is not connected to the next or the previous one. There are several sections related to each other, but this happens due to the subject they deal with and they are in a 'random' order. It is a book that I DO NOT RECOMMEND to people without mathematical education or serious involvement with the exact sciences, as there are several prerequisite knowledge to fully understand the information presented.

    On the other hand, I highly recommend it to mathematics enthusiasts (amateur mathematicians, self-taught individuals, mathematics teachers, physicists, biologists, etc.) and anyone who wants to explore many fields of this magical science, but with a mathematical background. The book reveals that MATHEMATICS ARE EVERYWHERE. In life, in the achievements of people in nature, in places that we hadn't even imagined. It is a push for personal research. It superficially covers many topics and allows the reader to choose which ones to delve into. It is a brief presentation of important mathematical discoveries in chronological order. It undoubtedly encourages engagement with whichever topics (out of the 250 presented) resonate with the reader. The author's introduction explains exactly the goal of the book. In the copies of the Greek translation, Ms. Charalambous also provides a foreword. She is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at AUTH and has included some brief explanatory comments without distorting the identity of the book.

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    I didn't like it at all as a book. I wouldn't recommend someone to buy it.

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When were the first knots made? Why was the first female mathematician murdered? Is it possible to turn a sphere inside out? These are just a few of the challenging questions answered in this richly illustrated book. The author Clifford A. Pickover unveils the magic and mystery behind the most significant milestones in the history of mathematics. At the same time, he presents the strangest objects and the most curious ideas ever conceived by humans, starting from 150 million B.C. and reaching to the present day. Mathematics permeates every scientific field. It can be used to explain the colors of the rainbow or the architecture of our brains and helps us explore reality at the subatomic level as well as visualize distant galaxies.

Famous mathematical formulas and concepts are accompanied by practical applications of theorems in daily life, as well as fascinating facts about the lives of the most renowned mathematicians. Travel with Pickover as he discusses 250 achievements like the ancient ant odometer, the first abacus, the discovery of fractals produced by computers, and the search for new dimensions. In the book, you will also find remarkable thinkers from Pythagoras and Euclid to modern iconic mathematician Martin Gardner and cosmologist Max Tegmark. Each entry is presented in chronological order.

The brevity of each entry allows for quick absorption, and each is accompanied by a wonderful color photograph. “For me,” writes Pickover, “mathematics cultivates an enduring state of wonder and awe about the nature of the mind, the limits of thought, and our place in this vast universe.”

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Author
Clifford A. Pickover
Publisher
Parisianou A.E.
Original Title
The Math Book
Type
Cosmology, Mathematics of Natural Sciences
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
532
Publication Date
2018
Dimensions
19x22 cm
ISBN-13
9789605833398

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • thanosmaths
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    thanosmaths

    The author has done an EXCELLENT job. The book hides countless hours of research and friction with the subject. However, it is unique in the dual sense, and it is not aimed at the average reader. Personally, I expected it to be completely different in structure. It does not have a smooth flow, EACH section is not connected to the next or the previous one. There are several sections related to each other, but this happens due to the subject they deal with and they are in a 'random' order. It is a book that I DO NOT RECOMMEND to people without mathematical education or serious involvement with the exact sciences, as there are several prerequisite knowledge to fully understand the information presented.

    On the other hand, I highly recommend it to mathematics enthusiasts (amateur mathematicians, self-taught individuals, mathematics teachers, physicists, biologists, etc.) and anyone who wants to explore many fields of this magical science, but with a mathematical background. The book reveals that MATHEMATICS ARE EVERYWHERE. In life, in the achievements of people in nature, in places that we hadn't even imagined. It is a push for personal research. It superficially covers many topics and allows the reader to choose which ones to delve into. It is a brief presentation of important mathematical discoveries in chronological order. It undoubtedly encourages engagement with whichever topics (out of the 250 presented) resonate with the reader. The author's introduction explains exactly the goal of the book. In the copies of the Greek translation, Ms. Charalambous also provides a foreword. She is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at AUTH and has included some brief explanatory comments without distorting the identity of the book.

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    I didn't like it at all as a book. I wouldn't recommend someone to buy it.

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  • thanosmaths
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    thanosmaths

    The author has done an EXCELLENT job. The book hides countless hours of research and friction with the subject. However, it is unique in the dual sense, and it is not aimed at the average reader. Personally, I expected it to be completely different in structure. It does not have a smooth flow, EACH section is not connected to the next or the previous one. There are several sections related to each other, but this happens due to the subject they deal with and they are in a 'random' order. It is a book that I DO NOT RECOMMEND to people without mathematical education or serious involvement with the exact sciences, as there are several prerequisite knowledge to fully understand the information presented.

    On the other hand, I highly recommend it to mathematics enthusiasts (amateur mathematicians, self-taught individuals, mathematics teachers, physicists, biologists, etc.) and anyone who wants to explore many fields of this magical science, but with a mathematical background. The book reveals that MATHEMATICS ARE EVERYWHERE. In life, in the achievements of people in nature, in places that we hadn't even imagined. It is a push for personal research. It superficially covers many topics and allows the reader to choose which ones to delve into. It is a brief presentation of important mathematical discoveries in chronological order. It undoubtedly encourages engagement with whichever topics (out of the 250 presented) resonate with the reader. The author's introduction explains exactly the goal of the book. In the copies of the Greek translation, Ms. Charalambous also provides a foreword. She is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at AUTH and has included some brief explanatory comments without distorting the identity of the book.

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    Kostas.xori

    I didn't like it at all as a book. I wouldn't recommend someone to buy it.

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