Livio, Mario
Is God a Mathematician?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780743294065
- author:
- Livio, Mario
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 13.8 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Mathematics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Is God a Mathematician? explores how mathematics has become an essential tool for understanding the natural world. From ancient Greek mathematicians to modern-day scientists, this book examines the intriguing relationship between mathematical ideas and their applications in physics.
The author delves into the history of mathematics, tracing its development from Pythagoras to the present day. He reveals how mathematical concepts have been used to make predictions about subatomic particles and cosmic phenomena, often with surprising accuracy.
This book is a fascinating exploration of the human mind's ability to create powerful tools for understanding the world around us. It will interest anyone curious about the intersection of mathematics, science, and philosophy.
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