How Big Is Infinity?: The 20 Big Maths Questions Contributor(s): Crilly, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 1782069488 ISBN-13: 9781782069485 Publisher: Quercus Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Essays |
Dewey: 510 |
Series: Big Questions |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.44 lbs) 304 pages |
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Publisher Description: What are the strangest numbers? Where do numbers come from? Can maths guarantee riches? Why are three dimensions not enough? Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? Can maths predict the future? In How Big is Infinity?, acclaimed writer Tony Crilly distills the wisdom of some of the greatest minds in history to help provide answers some of the most perplexing, stimulating and surprising questions in mathematics. |