The word ‘mathematics’ comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world. Yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci’s Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized ‘hops’, describing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.
– Lucid exploration of the story of mathematics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries
– Fully illustrated throughout, featuring clear explanations of the context, procedures, results and implications of each discovery
– The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns
– Part of the Great Experiments Series
Author: Adam Hart-Davis
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Published: 09/26/2023
Series: Great Experiments in Science
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.84w x 0.85d
ISBN: 9781627951883
Language: English
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