Chris Waring

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

The Extraordinary Story of Maths

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 20/04/2017

ISBN: 9781782437673

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 192 pages

Illustration: Black-and-white diagrams

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

Like it or not, maths is a part of everyday life. Whether we learned only basic arithmetic, or went on to study calculus and beyond, we need it, and use it, constantly. But only very rarely were we taught its back story.

From the theories of Pythagoras (did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to Ada Lovelace (one of the few notable pre-twentieth-century female mathematicians who is considered to be the first ever computer programmer), From 0 to Infinity shows how the major discoveries and developments fundamentally changed the way we see the world.

Do you want to learn about why the Ancient Greeks knew so much maths? Or why there was so little maths studied in the Dark Ages? Read this fascinating book to uncover the surprising stories behind maths.

Reviews:

Works very well as an introduction to the history of maths

Significance Magazine

Sit back and enjoy a maths lesson like no other ... exploring the mysteries of maths has never been so much fun

Lancashire Evening Post

The perfect stocking filler

PQ Magazine

Sales points:

  • Packed full of fascinating stories and amazing facts about the history of maths, from the Stone Age to the Internet age

  • Looks at the extraordinary people who have made major discoveries in the field of maths and how their ideas have shaped the world

  • The perfect gift for lovers of mathematics and history

About the Author:

Chris Waring

Chris Waring studied for a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, London before becoming a maths teacher. Since then he has taught small children and Oxbridge candidates and everybody in between. He is the author of An Equation for Every Occasion, Maths in Bite-sized Chunks and From Zero to Infinity in 26 Centuries, also published by Michael O’Mara Books.