In pursuit of the unknown : 17 equations that changed the world
Stewart, Ian, 1945-2013
Book
Most people are familiar with history's great equations: Newton's Law of Gravity, for instance, or Einstein's theory of relativity. But the way these mathematical breakthroughs have contributed to human progress is seldom appreciated. In "In Pursuit of the Unknown," celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart untangles the roots of our most important mathematical statements to show that equations have long been a driving force behind nearly every aspect of our lives.
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Author:
Imprint:
New York : Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2013.
Collation:
x, 342 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-330) and index.
Linking notes:
Reproduction of (manifestation) Stewart, Ian, 1945- In pursuit of the unknown New York : Basic Books, 2012
ISBN:
9780465085989 (pbk)
Dewey class:
510.9
LC class:
QA21
Language:
English
BRN:
218236
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 510.9 STEW | Available |