The Universal Book of Mathematics

from abracadabra to zeno's paradoxes

David Darling

383 pages, parution le 22/09/2004

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The Universal Book of Astronomy

"A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended." Library Journal

"A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat." Focus

The Complete Book of Spaceflight

"Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry." The Observatory magazine

Life Everywhere

"This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable." Science Books & Films

"An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology." Lynn Margulis

Equations of Eternity

"One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently." The New York Times

Deep Time

"A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe." Larry Niven

L'auteur - David Darling

David Darling has a Ph.D. in astronomy and has been a full-time freelance science writer for more than twenty years. He is the author of Teleportation: The Impossible Leap, as well as three science encyclopedias: The Universal Book of Mathematics, The Universal Book of Astronomy, and The Complete Book of Spaceflight, all available from Wiley. His other narrative science titles include Deep Time and Equations of Eternity, a New York Times Notable Book. Darling's articles and reviews have appeared in Astronomy, Omni, Penthouse, New Scientist, the New York Times, and the Guardian, among others. He also hosts a major informational Web site, www.daviddarling.info.

Sommaire

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Mathematics Entries A to Z
References
Solutions to Puzzles
Category Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	David Darling
Parution	22/09/2004
Nb. de pages	383
Format	19,5 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	868g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780471270478