Mathematics and the Laws of Nature: Developing the Language of Science (History of Mathematics (Facts on File))

Tabak, John

ISBN 10: 0816079439 / ISBN 13: 9780816079438

Published by Facts on File, 2011

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematics and the Laws of Nature: Developing the Language of Science (History of Mathematics (Facts on File))
• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816079439
• ISBN 13: 9780816079438
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Mathematics and the Laws of Nature, Revised Edition describes the evolution of the idea that nature can be described in the language of mathematics. Colorful chapters explore the earliest attempts to apply deductive methods to the study of the natural world. This revised resource goes on to examine the development of classical conservation laws, including the conservation of momentum, the conservation of mass, and the conservation of energy. Chapters have been updated and revised to reflect recent information, including the mathematical pioneers who introduced new ideas about what it meant to solve an equation and the influential efforts of the mathematicians of the former Soviet Union.

About the Author

JOHN TABAK is a professional writer.