e: The Story of a Number (Princeton Science Library)
The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.
Country | USA |
Brand | St. Martin's Griffin |
Manufacturer | St. Martin's Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | facsimiles, portraits |
ReleaseDate | 1976-07-15 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780312381851 |