From here to infinity
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From here to infinity
Oxford University Press, 1996
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From here to infinity : a guide to today's mathematics
Available at 3 libraries
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Rev. ed. of: The problems of mathematics. 2nd ed. 1992
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A retitled and revised edition of Ian Stewart's The Problem of Mathematics, this is the perfect guide to today's mathematics. Read about the latest discoveries, including Andrew Wile's amazing proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, the newest advances in knot theory, the Four Colour Theorem, Chaos Theory, and fake four-dimensial spaces. See how simple concepts from probability theory shed light on the National Lottery and tell you how to maximize your winnings. Discover how infinitesimals become respectable, why there are different kinds of infinity, and how to square the circle with the mathematical equivalent of a pair of scissors.
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