The big questions: Mathematics

by Crilly, Tony

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Title Statements

Full title :The big questions : Mathematics / Tony Crilly.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2011.
Edition:Di 1 ban

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Quercus
Place of Publication:London, England
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2011.

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Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:208 pages : : illustrations ; : 22 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781849162401, 1849162409
oclc:ocn965991834

What is mathematics for? -- Where do numbers come from? -- Why are primes the atoms of mathematics? -- Which are the strangest numbers? -- Are imaginary numbers truly imaginary? -- How big is infinity? -- Where do parallel lines meet? -- What is the mathematics of the universe? -- Are statistics lies? -- Can mathematics guarantee riches? -- Is there a formula for everything? -- Why are three dimensions not enough? -- Can a butterfly's wings really cause a hurricane? -- Can we create an unbreakable code? -- Is mathematics beautiful? -- Can mathematics predict the future? -- What shape is the universe? -- What is symmetry? -- Is mathematics true? -- Is there anything left to solve?