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.
- ISBN10 1782437673
- ISBN13 9781782437673
- Publish Date 20 April 2017 (first published 6 September 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 31 March 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English