The Math Book
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| Author | Clifford A. Pickover |
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| Publisher | Sterling Publications |
Publication date | 2009 |
The Math Book (Sterling Publishing, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4027-5796-9) is a book by American author Clifford A. Pickover.
Summary
The book contains 250 one-page articles in historical order on milestones in the history of math. Each article is followed by a related full-page color image. It also contains a bibliography for further reading.
Reception
The book has consistently received good reviews[1][2] although one review mentions a lack of coverage of Chinese accomplishments[3] and another says "Alas, not all of the great mathematical milestones are included in this book ... Conversely, not all the chosen entries can be considered milestones in mathematics".[4]
The book has been praised by Martin Gardner.[5]
The book is the winner of the Neumann Prize.[6]
The book has been praised by Boing Boing.[7]
References
- ^ johndcook.com
- ^ johndcook.com
- ^ maa.org
- ^ maa.org
- ^ wisc.edu
- ^ The Math Book, Toronto Public Library
- ^ boingboing.net
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