Stewart, Ian

From Here to Infinity

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ISBN 13:
9780192832023
author:
Stewart, Ian
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1990
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.56 x 2.03 x 12.95 centimetres
Genre:
Mathematics
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.55

Description

From Here to Infinity: A Guide to Today's Mathematics

This revised edition of The Problems of Mathematics offers an accessible introduction to modern mathematics, covering recent developments in the field. Ian Stewart explores the most fascinating and challenging topics, including Kepler's sphere-packing problem, which has been solved after 380 years.

Stewart explains complex concepts in everyday language, making math both entertaining and understandable for puzzle solvers and non-technical readers alike. With engaging accounts of puzzles like Fermat's famous theorem and the patterns in chaos, this book is an enjoyable journey into the world of mathematics.

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