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Numbers: Histories, Mysteries, Theories

Numbers: Histories, Mysteries, Theories

By: Andrea Easterday, Albrecht Beutelspacher, John J. Watkins, Andrea Bruder

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Posing the question "What exactly is a number?" a distinguished German mathematician presents this intriguing and accessible survey. Albrecht Beutelspacher ― founder of the renowned interactive mathematics museum, Mathematikum ― characterizes the wealth of experiences that numbers have to offer. In addition, he considers the many things that can be described by numbers and discusses which numbers possess special fascinations and pose lasting mysteries.
Starting with natural numbers, the book examines representations of numbers, rational and irrational numbers, transcendental numbers, and imaginary and complex numbers. Readers will explore the history of numbers from Pythagoras to Fermat and discover such practical applications as cryptography and barcodes. A thoughtful and enlightening introduction to the past, present, and future of numbers, this volume will captivate mathematicians and nonmathematicians alike.

Dover Aurora Modern Math Original.
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 to 48 hours
ISBN 100486803481
ISBN 139780486803487
Author/EditorAndrea Easterday, Albrecht Beutelspacher, John J. Watkins, Andrea Bruder
FormatBook
Page Count112
Dimensions6 x 9

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