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The Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension, 250 Milestones in the History of Mathematics

內容簡介

內容簡介 Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling TheMath Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.

各界推薦

各界推薦 數學歷史的重大事件簿！自稱數學不好的讀著，可以試試這本引人入勝的數學之書！聽到畢達哥拉斯馬上就能聯想到勾股定理？提到蟻程（ant odometer）、質數蟬 （蟬以質數為生命週期）、幻方、蝴蝶效應就會眼睛為之一亮？身為數學迷的你肯定不能錯過這本詳載數學歷史上二百五十個里程碑的《數學書》。本書以豐富插圖和照片，搭配數學公式和法則實際應用，呈現關於數學的一切。作者柯利弗德皮寇弗（Clifford A. Pickover）是耶魯大學分子生物物理學及生物化學博士，已出版40多本書籍以及發表過超過200篇文章。除了擔任知名雜誌專欄的主筆外，本身也有多項發明，他的研究曾引起CNN、Discovery頻道、紐約時報的大幅報導。

作者介紹

作者介紹 Internationally renowned author Clifford Pickover has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on such topics as computers and creativity, art, mathematics, black holes, human intelligence, time travel, alien life, religion, and the history of science. He is an associate editor for several journals, a puzzle contributor to magazines, and the author of over 200 articles on various subjects. Dr. Pickover received his PhD from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, having graduated first in his class from Franklin and Marshall College. Today, he holds over 70 U.S. patents for inventions dealing with computing technologies and interfaces. His website, pickover.com, has received millions of visits.

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