Strogatz, Steven

Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe

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ISBN 13:
9780358299288
author:
Strogatz, Steven
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Mariner Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
19.3 x 13.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Science,Mathematics, Calculus,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£14.60

Description

Calculus has been the key to unlocking many of the world's most significant discoveries. From the invention of the cell phone to the discovery of gravitational waves, this essential subject has played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the universe. In Infinite Powers, Steven Strogatz reveals the fascinating history of calculus, from its earliest beginnings in ancient Greece to its modern-day applications. He shows how this powerful form of math has tackled some of the world's most complex problems, from determining the area of a circle with just a stick and some sand, to explaining the movement of Mars and the behavior of magnets. By exploring the principles of calculus, Strogatz demonstrates how this subject has become the language of the universe, allowing us to understand and describe the world around us in a way that feels both miraculous and inevitable.

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