Contrary to most people's perseptions of math as a soulless world of gray individuals, in reality the course of mathematics reveal frequent dramatic conceptual changes. Here is an introduction to the subject that highlights the major turning points.
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Ziauddin Sardar is a renowned cultural and science critic who is the author of several Introducing titles.
Jerry Ravetz is a philosopher and mathematician. He pioneered the study of uncertainty and policy numbers in social and scientific issues at Leeds University.
Borin Van Loon has worked on numerous Introducing titles. He is a freelance illustrator, surrealist painter and collagist.
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