Ian Stewart
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465085989
- author:
- Ian Stewart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books (AZ)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 342
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 14 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Mathematics, History of Mathematics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The seventeen equations that form the basis for life as we know it. Most people are familiar with history's great equations, but the way these mathematical breakthroughs have contributed to human progress is seldom appreciated. In this book, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart explores the roots of our most important mathematical statements, revealing how equations have driven nearly every aspect of our lives. Stewart examines seventeen crucial equations, including the Wave Equation that allowed engineers to measure a building's response to earthquakes, saving countless lives, and the Black-Scholes model, used by bankers to track the price of financial derivatives over time. He shows how these mathematical discoveries have influenced our world, making sense of and shaping our world in turn. This book is a penetrating exploration of the mathematical building blocks of modern life, offering a lively and informative guide to the equations that underpin our understanding of the world.
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