Fibonacci's Rabbits: Fifty Breakthroughs That Revolutionized Mathematics

Fibonacci's Rabbits: Fifty Breakthroughs That Revolutionized Mathematics

Hardcover

26 Sep, 2023

The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes an...

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ISBN-10:

1627951881

ISBN-13:

9781627951883

Publisher

Shelter Harbor Press

Dimensions

9.22 X 6.84 X 0.85 inches

Language

English

Description

The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning knowledge or learning. And indeed mathematics is at the heart of almost all processes and patterns that occur in the modern world. Yet many still find the discipline hard to fathom. Fibonacci's Rabbits solves this problem in bite-sized 'hops', describing the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day.

- Lucid exploration of the story of mathematics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries
- Fully illustrated throughout, featuring clear explanations of the context, procedures, results and implications of each discovery
- The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns
- Part of the Great Experiments Series

Product Details

ISBN-10

:1627951881

ISBN-13

:9781627951883

Publisher

:Shelter Harbor Press

Publication date

: 26 Sep, 2023

Edition

:Illustrated edition

Category

: Mathematics

Sub-Category

: History & Philosophy

Format

:Hardcover

Language

:English

Reading Level

: All

No. of Units

:1

Dimension

: 9.22 X 6.84 X 0.85 inches

Weight

:585 g

About the Author

Originally trained as a chemist at the universities of Oxford, York, and Alberta, Adam Hart-Davis is a freelance writer and broadcaster - he has presented television programs Tomorrow's World, Local Heroes, and many others. He has collected various awards for both television and radio, as well as four medals and 14 honorary doctorates. He is the author of over 30 titles including Pavlov's Dog and Schrödinger's Cat.

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