Union Square & Co. Milestones: The Math Book (Paperback)

from drardavis

This was a very pretty book with page long descriptions of historically significant mathematical concepts. Each description was accompanied with a full page related image. However, you will need to search further for any significant understanding of the ideas.

from jms001

After nearly a year, I have finally finished the book about math.It may sound daunting, especially for your average person. But if you really love math concepts, and you really love reading, then perhaps you might want to give this one a go. The writing is great, and the picture that accompanies ...

from julie10reads

The sub-title gives the best summary of this gorgeous book. I find the iridescent prime numbers on the cover particularly charming. Haven't made it through all chronologically ordered 250 milestones--that would simply be a forgettable gorge--but am trying to ponder a) familiar concepts or theorem...

from bnielsen

Indeholder "Introduction", "c. 150 Million B.C. Ant Odometer", "c. 30 Million B.C. Primates Count", "c. 1 Million B.C. Cicada-Generated Prime Numbers", "c. 100,000 B.C. Knots", "c. 18,000 B.C. Ishango Bone", "c. 3000 B.C. Quipu", "c. 3000 B.C.Dice", "c. 2200 B.C. Magic Squares", "c. 1800 B.C. Pli...