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30-Second Maths by Richard J Brown
From Rubik's cubes to Godel's incompleteness theorem, everything mathematical explained, with colour illustrations, in half a minute. Maths is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. So how can you avoid being the only dinner guest who has no idea who Fermat was, or what he proved? The more you know about Maths, the less of a science it becomes. 30 Second Maths takes the top 50 most engaging mathematical theories, and explains them to the general reader in half a minute, using nothing more than two pages, 200 words and one picture. Read at your own pace, and discover that maths can be more fascinating than you ever imagined.
[30-Second Maths] unveils the wonder of mathematics, touching on ideas from the Mobius strip to infinity with clear, entertaining and delightfully concise explanations-- New Scientist
Richard Brown is Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Mathematics, Johns Hopkins University.
| SKU | GOR008710955 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781785782886 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785782886 |
| Title | 30-Second Maths |
| Author | Richard J Brown |
| Series | 30 Second |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Year published | 2017-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
