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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a 2012 nonfiction book by British mathematician Ian Stewart FRS CMath FIMA, published by Basic Books. In the book Stewart traced a history of the role of mathematics in human history, beginning with the Pythagorean theorem (Pythagorean equation) [4] to the equation ...
8 de oct. de 2013 · An approachable, lively, and informative guide to the mathematical building blocks of modern life, In Pursuit of the Unknown is a penetrating exploration of how we have also used equations to make sense of, and in turn influence, our world.
1 de ene. de 2012 · In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World. Ian Stewart. 3.97. 3,136 ratings256 reviews. In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the vitally important connections between math and human progress.
In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart untangles the roots of our most important mathematical statements to show that equations have long been a driving force behind nearly every aspect of our lives.
9 de dic. de 2020 · In pursuit of the unknown : 17 equations that changed the world. In In Pursuit of the Unknown, celebrated mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the vitally important connections between math and human progress.
16 de abr. de 2012 · And yet, argues mathematician Ian Stewart in In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World, equations have held remarkable power in facilitating humanity’s progress and, as such, call for rudimentary understanding as a form of our most basic literacy. Stewart writes:
13 de mar. de 2012 · Ian Stewart. In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World Hardcover – March 13, 2012. by Ian Stewart (Author) 4.5 632 ratings. See all formats and editions. Book Description. Editorial Reviews. Stewart is able to write about mathematics for general readers.
