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Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introducing Mathematics: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jerry Ravetz
By (author) Ziauddin Sardar
Illustrated by Borin Van Loon
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 162,Width 120
Category/GenreMathematics
ISBN/Barcode 9781848312975
ClassificationsDewey:510
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 1 September 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

Ziauddin Sardar is a prominent journalist and author. Prolific and polymathic, he is a regular contributor to the New Statesman and The Observer. He presented The Battle for Islam on BBC Two in September 2005. His most recent books are Desperately Seeking Paradise and Balti Britain (Granta). Jerry Ravetz is a philosopher and mathematician.