Marc Chamberland

Gebundenes Buch

Single Digits

In Praise of Small Numbers

Beschreibung

Marc Chamberland takes readers on a fascinating exploration of small numbers, from one to nine, looking at their history, applications, and connections to various areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, chaos theory, numerical analysis, and mathematical physics. this book shows that single digits offer a plethora of possibilities that readers can count on.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Princeton University Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 163mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 486g
• ISBN-13: 9780691161143
• ISBN-10: 0691161143
• Artikelnr.: 41781954

Rezensionen

"Progressing from the elementary to the more elaborate, Chamberland brings together some really interesting mathematics, and his well-told stories will intrigue a general, knowledgeable audience." - Jennifer Quinn, University of Washington, Tacoma

"Fascinating. . . . Chamberland offers enticing explanations that will leave readers hungry to know more. This wonderful book never loses its focus or momentum."--Publishers