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The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno's Paradoxes

Autor David J. Darling
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 2 sep 2004
Praise for David Darling

The Universal Book of Astronomy

"A first–rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended."
–Library Journal

"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat."
–Focus

The Complete Book of Spaceflight

"Darling′s content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry."
–The Observatory magazine

Life Everywhere

"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today′s popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable."
–Science Books & Films

"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology."
–Lynn Margulis

Equations of Eternity

"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently."
–The New York Times

Deep Time

"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe."
–Larry Niven
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780471270478
ISBN-10: 0471270474
Pagini: 383
Dimensiuni: 196 x 245 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.87 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States

Public țintă

Math buffs; students; libraries.

Descriere

Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy
"A first–rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended."
Library Journal
"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat."
Focus
The Complete Book of Spaceflight
"Darling’s content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry."
The Observatory magazine
Life Everywhere
"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today’s popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable."
Science Books & Films
"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology."
Lynn Margulis
Equations of Eternity
"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently."
The New York Times
Deep Time
"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe."
Larry Niven

Textul de pe ultima copertă

Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy
"A first–rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended."
Library Journal
"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat."
Focus
The Complete Book of Spaceflight
"Darling’s content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry."
The Observatory magazine
Life Everywhere
"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today’s popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable."
Science Books & Films
"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology."
Lynn Margulis
Equations of Eternity
"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently."
The New York Times
Deep Time
"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe."
Larry Niven

Cuprins

Acknowledgments. Introduction.
Mathematics Entries A to Z.
References.
Solutions to Puzzles.
Category Index.

Notă biografică

DAVID DARLING, Ph.D., received his doctorate in astronomy from the University of Manchester, England. He is the author of The Universal Book of Astronomy (Wiley), The Complete Book of Spaceflight (Wiley), The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia, Deep Time, Equations of Eternity (a New York Times Notable Book), Soul Search, and Zen Physics.