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TitleNature's Numbers
AuthorStewart, Ian
Asset Number00417
PublisherWeidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN029781642X
Published Date1995
Edition1
Printing1
Description
Black cloth hardcover with unclipped dust jacket.
 
"It appears to us that the universe is structured in a deeply mathematical way. Falling bodies fall with predictable accelerations. Eclipses can be accurately forecast centuries in advance. Nuclear power plants generate electricity according to well-known formulas. But those examples are the tip of the iceberg. In Nature's Numbers, Ian Stewart presents many more, each charming in its own way.. Stewart admirably captures compelling and accessible mathematical ideas along with the pleasure of thinking of them. He writes with clarity and precision. Those who enjoy this sort of thing will love this book."
CategoryMathematics
EpochModern
Date Acquired01/01/2021
Condition(1) Fine