Number Story

Name: Number Story
Brand: Springer London
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By Higgins, Peter Michael

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Numbers have fascinated people for centuries. They are familiar to everyone, forming a central pillar of our understanding of the world, yet the number system was not presented to us ¿gift-wrapped¿ but, rather, was developed over millennia. Peter Higgins distills centuries of work into one delightful narrative that celebrates the mystery of numbers and explains how different kinds of numbers arose and why they are useful. Full of historical snippets and interesting examples, the book ranges from simple number puzzles and magic tricks, to showing how ideas about numbers relate to real-world problems, such as: How are our bank account details kept secure when shopping over the internet? What are the chances of winning at Russian roulette; or of being dealt a flush in a poker hand?
As our understanding of numbers continues to evolve, this book invites us to rediscover the mystery and beauty of numbers and reminds us that the story of numbers is a tale with a long way to run...

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

336

Release Date:

2008-03-13

Publication Date:

2008-03-13

Publisher:

Springer London

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1848000006

ISBN13:

9781848000001

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

455 g

Height:

132 cm

Width:

209 cm

Thickness:

23 cm

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