Pythagoras' Legacy : Mathematics in Ten Great Ideas - Marcel Danesi

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Pythagoras' Legacy

Mathematics in Ten Great Ideas

By: Marcel Danesi

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Hardcover | 17 February 2020

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160 Pages

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As the famous Pythagorean statement reads, 'Number rules the universe', and its veracity is proven in the many mathematical discoveries that have accelerated the development of science, engineering, and even philosophy. A so called "art of the mind", mathematics has guided and stimulated many aspects of human innovation down through the centuries.

In this book, Marcel Danesi presents a historical overview of the ten greatest achievements in mathematics, and dynamically explores their importance and effects on our daily lives. Considered as a chain of events rather than isolated incidents, Danesi takes us from the beginnings of modern day mathematics with Pythagoras, through the concept of zero, right the way up to modern computational algorithms.

Loaded with thought-provoking practical exercises and puzzles, Pythagoras' Legacy allows the reader to apply their knowledge and discover the significance of mathematics in their everyday lives.

Industry Reviews

A pleasant read, with a number of interesting asides * Alan Stevens, Mathematics today *
...this book is a good one. * Andrew J. Simoson, The Mathematical Intelligencer *
Marcel Danesi's depth and breadth of knowledge of the history of mathematics, his innate narrative talent, and his uncanny knack for explaining complex notions in simple terms make this book about mathematical notions a true delight to read * Frank Nuessel *

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