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From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries Chris Waring

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries By Chris Waring

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries by Chris Waring


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Here is the captivating history of maths from prehistoric times to our digital age, looking at the people and their cultures, their beliefs and aims behind the discoveries that fundamentally changed the way we see the world.

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries Summary

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths by Chris Waring

Like it or not, maths is a part of everyday life. Whether we learned only basic arithmetic, or went on to study calculus and beyond, we need it, and use it, constantly. But only very rarely were we taught its back story. From the theories of Pythagoras (did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to Ada Lovelace (one of the few notable pre-twentieth-century female mathematicians who is considered to be the first ever computer programmer), From 0 to Infinity shows how the major discoveries and developments fundamentally changed the way we see the world. Do you want to learn about why the Ancient Greeks knew so much maths? Or why there was so little maths studied in the Dark Ages? Read this fascinating book to uncover the surprising stories behind maths.

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries Reviews

"Works very well as an introduction to the history of maths." --Significance Magazine
"Sit back and enjoy a maths lesson like no other . . . exploring the mysteries of maths has never been so much fun." --Lancashire Evening Post
"The perfect stocking filler." --PQ Magazine

About Chris Waring

Chris Waring was born in London. After a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London and a short yet disastrous career as a headhunter, he became a maths teacher. Since then he has taught small children and Oxbridge candidates and everybody in between. He has written I Used to Know That: Maths, also for Michael O'Mara Books. He lives in York.

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GOR008435132
9781782437673
1782437673
From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths by Chris Waring
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
2017-04-20
192
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries