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PublishedUnion Square & Co, June 2025 |
ISBN9781454957782 |
FormatSoftcover, 544 pages |
Dimensions21.4cm × 18.6cm |
Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winningThe Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient 'ant odometers', and moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history.
Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas andreal-world applications of the theorems. This reissue includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes), 2015 (Erds Discrepancy Problem Solved), 2016 (Sphere Packing in Dimension 8), and 2023 (Einstein Tiles and Beyond). Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.
