Wonders Beyond Numbers: A Brief History of All Things Mathematical - Softcover

Ball, Johnny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472939980 ISBN 13: 9781472939982

Publisher: Bloomsbury Sigma, 2017

Synopsis

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About this title

About the Author:

Forty years ago, Johnny Ball wrote his first Think of a Number TV show, which opened the door to a whole new genre of programmes based on maths and science. He drew in audiences of all ages, and influenced a generation. While Johnny had no formal university experience in mathematics he made it his hobby, and after being a drummer, comedian, comedy writer and TV presenter, he turned this into a second career, one that continues to this day. Today he lectures on mathematics and science to readers, viewers and listeners of all levels and ages.

Review:

Johnny Ball's trademark enthusiasm for mathematics bubbles off every page. Clear, simple, readable, and informative - just as I expected. It's a winner! -- Ian Stewart, author of Significant Figures I became an instant Johnny Ball fan when his TV series Think of a Number first aired in the UK, and I saw how he engaged and delighted my two young daughters in a way I, their maths professor dad, could not. With this new book, his passion for, and sheer enjoyment of, mathematics will surely entice yet more generations to the subject we both love. -- Keith Devlin, Stanford University mathematician, award-winning author and the 'Math Guy' on America's radio. I always found maths intriguing and baffling in equal measure - and the latter triumphed. If only I'd had Wonders Beyond Numbers when growing up. But I now have it and it is a re-awaking into a world of delight and wonder. It is a wonderful book. -- Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sigma
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1472939980
• ISBN 13: 9781472939982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336