Bibliograph

It all adds up, the story of people and mathematics, Mickaël Launay ; translated by Stephen S Wilson

Type

Label

It all adds up, the story of people and mathematics, Mickaël Launay ; translated by Stephen S Wilson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

It all adds up

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Mickaël Launay ; translated by Stephen S Wilson

Sub title

the story of people and mathematics

Summary

This book is a vital compendium of the great men and women of mathematics from Aristotle to Ada Lovelace, which demonstrates how mathematics shaped the written word and the world. With clarity, passion and wisdom, the author unveils the unexpected and at times serendipitous ways in which big mathematical ideas were created. Supporting the belief that - just like music or literature - maths should be accessible to everyone, Launay will inspire a new fondness for the numbers that surround us and the rich stories they contain

Target audience

adult

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