Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780465042722)

Renowned mathematician Ian Stewart uses remarkable (and some unremarkable) numbers to introduce readers to the beauty of mathematics.

At its heart, mathematics is about numbers, our fundamental tools for understanding the world. In Professor Stewart's Incredible Numbers, Ian Stewart offers a delightful introduction to the numbers that surround us, from the common (Pi and 2) to the uncommon but no less consequential (1.059463 and 43,252,003,274,489,856,000). Along the way, Stewart takes us through prime numbers, cubic equations, the concept of zero, the possible positions on the Rubik's Cube, the role of numbers in human history, and beyond An unfailingly genial guide, Stewart brings his characteristic wit and erudition to bear on these incredible numbers, offering an engaging primer on the principles and power of math.

Author: Ian Stewart
ISBN-10: 0465042724
ISBN-13: 9780465042722
Publisher: Basic Books
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2015
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015
Discover 05/01/2015 pg. 12
Publishers Weekly 05/18/2015
Choice 09/01/2015