Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide
Ravetz, Jerry; Sardar, Ziauddin
ISBN 10: 1848312970 ISBN 13: 9781848312975
Published by Icon Books, 2011
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Synopsis:
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, the theory of the infinite, statistical reasoning and chaos theory. It shows how the history of mathematics has seen progress and paradox go hand in hand - and how this is still happening today.
About the Author: Ziauddin Sardar is a British-Pakistani scholar, award-winning writer, cultural critic and public intellectual who specialises in Muslim thought, the future of Islam, futurology and science and cultural relations.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide
Publisher: Icon Books
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Van Loon, Borin
Condition: very_good
Edition: 4th Edition