The mathematicians' library

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Briggs, Thomas K.

  • Titel: The mathematicians' library : the books that unlocked the power of numbers / Thomas K. Briggs
  • Reihe: Liber Historica
  • Person(en): Briggs, Thomas K. [Verfasser*in]
  • Organisation(en): Quarto Publishing PLC [Verlag]
  • Ausgabe: 1st printing
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Originalsprache: Englisch
  • Umfang: 272 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 25 cm
  • Erschienen: München : Ivy Press, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2025
  • ISBN/Preis: 978-1-83600-485-1 Festeinband : EUR 35.50
  • Signatur: LERNEN und ARBEITEN > Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften
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Inhalt: Discover the story of mathematics like never before with 'The Mathematicians' Library', an extraordinary collection that chronicles the evolution of mathematical thought and its profound impact on the world. This expertly curated anthology brings together the most influential works and authors from across history, showcasing the journey of mathematical discovery from ancient tablets to contemporary volumes. 'The Mathematicians' Library' takes you through the pages of history, featuring groundbreaking works like Euclid's 'Elements', Fibonacci's 'Liber Abaci', Hilbert's 'Foundations of Geometry', and Mandelbrot's 'The Fractal Geometry of Nature'. Each book offers a unique glimpse into how mathematics has shaped human civilization, guiding everything from transportation and commerce to art, science, and beyond. Mathematics is the invisible force that governs our daily lives, influencing everything from the weather forecasts we trust to the technology we depend on. It has been a cornerstone of human progress, evolving through centuries of research, discovery, and collaboration across cultures. This book reveals that legacy by presenting works that have changed the way we understand our world, from ancient knowledge inscribed on clay tablets, the contributions of Babylonian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Islamic, and Maya scholars, 'The Mathematicians' Library' offers unparalleled access to the greatest minds in mathematics—Plato, Pythagoras, Euclid, Hypatia, Galileo, Einstein, and more.