The Math Book

From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension

Contributors

By Clifford A. Pickover

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Feb 18, 2025
Page Count
544 pages
Publisher
Union Square & Co.
ISBN-13
9781454957799

Price

$14.99

Price

$19.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. ebook (Revised) $14.99 $19.99 CAD
  2. Trade Paperback (Revised) $27.99 $36.99 CAD

Math's infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winning The Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers,” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems. This reissue includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes), 2015 (Erdős Discrepancy Problem Solved), 2016 (Sphere Packing in Dimension 8), and 2023 (Einstein Tiles and Beyond). Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread, including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems.

Clifford A. Pickover

About the Author

Clifford A. Pickover received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is the author of thirty-six highly acclaimed books on science, mathematics, art, and religion. His web site, pickover.com, has received several million visits.

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