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The math book: from Pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics

Pickover, 2009

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Math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this follow-up to the best-selling The Science Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, it covers 250 milestones in mathematical …
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