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The math book math s infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling themath book. Clifford alan pickover born august 15, 1957 is an american author, editor, and columnist in the fields of science, mathematics, science fiction, innovation, and creativity. Pickover reveals the magic and mystery behind some of the most significant mathematical milestones as well as the oddest objects and ideas humanity has ever contemplated, beginning in 150 million b. This paperback version of the bestselling title includes facts about scientists lives and realworld applications of the theorems. For many years, he was employed at the ibm thomas j. Maths infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling themath book. You dont have to be a whiz at mathematics to enjoy the math book, clifford a. From the big bang to quantum resurrection, 250 milestones in the history of physics, and more on.
Maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this followup to the bestselling the science book. Apr 30, 2020 the astonishingly prolific authorscientist clifford pickover is a math enthusiast with a talent for ferreting out fascinating anecdotes about math, and writing them in a way that inspires wonder. Math s infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestsellingthemath book. Internationally renowned author clifford pickover has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on such topics as computers and creativity, art, mathematics, black holes, human intelligence, time travel, alien life, religion, and the history of science. Maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this fascinating book. I cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by pickover s books.
Pickovers books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various historical milestones, breakthroughs, and curiosities. The math book would make a memorable gift for any person in a technical field especially in the realm of computers. Pickover tried to do a couple of things when he wrote i thought this was simply a wonderful book. He received his phd from yale university and has been granted more than 400 us patents. Jan 04, 2012 math s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this brandnew paperback edition of the bestselling the math book. Pickover maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this followup to the bestselling the science book. I highly recommend this book and look forward to future compilations that dr. Pickovers books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book.
Maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this brandnew paperback edition of the bestselling the math book. The topics covered span more than 150 million years and range from the application of mathematical concepts in the understanding of knots, tic tac toe, dice, and other familiar items to the theoretical realm of fuzzy logic. Pickover has nearly 32,000 twitter followers and three million tweetviews a month. Pickover has published more than 50 books, translated into a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art, and history. Bucky fuller thought big, wired magazine recently noted, arthur c. Read the math book from pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics by clifford a. About the author internationally renowned author clifford pickover has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on such topics as computers and creativity, art, mathematics, black holes, human intelligence, time travel, alien life, religion, and the history of science. Pickover and his book the math book were winners of the 2011 neumann prize. Following the hugely successful the science book and the math book comes a richly illustrated chronology of physics, containing 250 short, entertaining, and thoughtprovoking entries. Overview you dont have to be a whiz at mathematics to enjoy the math book, clifford a. Following the hugely successful the science book and the math book comes a richly illustrated. Pickover and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pickover, 9781402788291, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
His patents are owned by a wide variety of technology. From pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics by clifford a pickover, ph. Review praise for the math book and clifford pickover. This is an accessible, fascinating book that unravels the mysteries and beauty of mathematics. Watson research center in yorktown, new york where he was editorinchief of the ibm journal of research and development. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and. Pickovers books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various historical milestones.
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Although the book is not a complete history, then again 500 pages would be barely enough to cover a complete history, but the math book covers some essential points. Awardwinning author cliff pickover the math book, the physics book, and the medical book gathers into one fully illustrated volume the most important thinkers and ideas in the history of science. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and moving through time to our modernday quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Pickover a passion for mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mindbending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs. He has written like a journalist with a punch that can only be powered by a genuine joy in his work. Across 100 illustrated entries, pickover provides an entertaining and informative look into when artificial intelligence began, how it developed, where its going, and what. Internationally renowned author clifford pickover has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on such topics as computers and. Pickover is a prolific inventor with over 50 patents, is the associate editor for several journals, and puzzle contributor to magazines geared to children and adults.
Dec 18, 2011 as a reminder, joanne recommends clifford pickover s latest book a follow up to the math book, the physics book. Pickover s primary interest is in finding new ways to expand creativity by melding art, science, mathematics, and other seemingly disparate areas of human endeavor. Pickover does a very good job for the most part of the general gist of each milestone, but sometimes he just misses it because the point in question is so arcane and indescribable in words. For many years he was the lead columnist for discover. Pickover is the author of 40 books on such topics as computers and creativity, art, mathematics, black holes, human behavior and intelligence, time. Pickover has published nearly a book a year in which he stretches the limits of computers, art, and thought. Maths infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this followup to the bestselling the science.
Pickover s books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various historical milestones. Math s infinite mysteries unfold in this paperback edition of the bestselling themath book. The physics book by clifford pickover joanne manaster youtube. Pickover received his phd from yale in biophysics and biochemistry and has written more than 40 books and over 200 articles. Pdf on sep 1, 2011, stephen luecking and others published the math book, by clifford a. The new york times i cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by pickovers books. From pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics. Pickover s books also focus on the history of science and mathematics, with such titles as archimedes to hawking, as well as the math book, the physics book, and the medical book a trilogy of more than 1,500 pages that presents various. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient ant odometers and moving through time to our modernday quest for new dimensions, prolific polymath clifford pickover covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Ebook clifford a pickover as pdf download portable document.
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Pickover math s infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this followup to the bestselling the science book. The new york times i cant imagine anybody whose minds wont be stretched by pickover s books. Pickover s latest in a series of colorfully illustrated books that highlight 250 milestones in the history of a specific body of knowledge. As clifford pickover briefly recounts in this enthralling book, the most comprehensive in decades on magic squares, emperor yu was supposedly strolling along the yellow river one day around 2200 b. Shop amongst our popular books, including 27, the math book, the physics book and more from clifford a pickover. Pickovers fascinating appreciation of 250 milestones in the history of mathematics. In the math book and his companion book the physics book, pickover explains that both. He is an associate editor for several journals, a puzzle contributor to magazines, and the author of over 200. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting.
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