A History of Pi

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The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the

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  • Author: Beckmann, Petr
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Page Count: 208
  • Publish Date: July 15 1976
  • ISBN10: 0312381859
  • Language: English
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The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress — and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.

Author: Petr Beckmann
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Published: 07/15/1976
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.30w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780312381851
Language: English

Author

Beckmann, Petr

Binding

ISBN10

0312381859

ISBN13

9780312381851

Page Count

208

Published Date

July 15 1976

Language

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