The story of mathematics : from creating the pyramids to exploring infinity
Rooney, Anne2013
Book
Long ago, the earliest human civilisations discovered the strange and fascinating quality of particular numbers and wove them into their superstitions and religions. Numbers have entranced people ever since. This book tells the story of mankind through mathematics, from cave dwelling to modern life.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Library | Adult Non Fiction | 510.9 ROOHardback | Available |
Main title:
Author:
Rooney, Anne, author
Edition:
[New] edition.
Imprint:
London : Arcturus, 2013.London : Arcturus, 2013.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2008.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781782128243 (hbk)
Dewey class:
510.9
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1466899