Seventeen Equations That Changed the World
Stewart, Ian
ISBN 10: 184668532X ISBN 13: 9781846685323
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A unique history of humanity told through its seventeen defining equations; from Pythagoras to Calculus.
About the Author:
Ian Stewart is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at
the University of Warwick and the author of the bestseller Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities.
His recent books include Do Dice Play God?, Significant Figures, Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World, Professor Stewart's Casebook of Mathematical Mysteries and Calculating the Cosmos.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Title: Seventeen Equations That Changed the World
Publisher: Profile Books
Publication Date: 2013
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Condition: Aceptable. : En este fascinante libro, Ian Stewart explora diecisiete ecuaciones fundamentales que han transformado el curso de la historia humana. Desde el teorema de Pitágoras hasta la teoría de la relatividad de Einstein, cada ecuación se presenta de manera accesible y entretenida, revelando su impacto en nuestra vida cotidiana y en el avance de la ciencia y la tecnología. Descubre cómo estas fórmulas matemáticas han moldeado nuestro mundo y cómo siguen siendo relevantes en la actualidad.'Seventeen Equations that Changed the World' es una obra imprescindible para cualquier persona interesada en comprender el poder y la belleza de las matemáticas, así como su influencia en la sociedad y el progreso humano. Con un lenguaje claro y ejemplos prácticos, Stewart nos invita a explorar el fascinante mundo de las ecuaciones y a apreciar su importancia en la construcción de nuestro presente y futuro. EAN: 9781846685323 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: Seventeen Equations that Changed the World Autor: Ian Stewart Editorial: Profile Books Idioma: en Páginas: 352 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-09-24-592eca8a
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From Newton's Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere -- and they are fundamental to everyday life.Seventeen Equations that Changed the World examines seventeen ground-breaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras's Theorem led to GPS and Satnav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat. Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, Seventeen Equations that Changed the World is a highly original exploration -- and explanation -- of life on earth. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005263544
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