Mathematics History

The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not technically, the differences between advanced, research-level mathematics and the sort of mathematics we learn at school. The most fundamental differences are philosophical, and listeners of this book will emerge with a clearer understanding of paradoxical-sounding concepts such as infinity, curved space, and imaginary numbers. The first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought.  

This ten-part history of mathematics reveals the personalities behind the calculations: the passions and rivalries of mathematicians struggling to get their ideas heard. Professor Marcus du Sautoy shows how these masters of abstraction find a role in the real world and proves that mathematics is...

From the author of the global bestseller The Secret History of the World comes an epic new history of Genius, Madness and Mysticism. 'A panoramic study… told with wit and gusto' Daily Mail We are taught that science is a question of fact and logic. But what if it isn't? What if, instead, the...

Math has a reputation for being inaccessible. People think that it requires a special gift or that comprehension is a matter of genes. Yet, the greatest mathematicians throughout history, from Rene Descartes to Alexander Grothendieck, have insisted that this is not the case.

Unlock the cosmos with a sweeping popular science history that turns abstract numbers into a thrilling human adventure. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how our urgent ancient need to trade, navigate, and survive sparked the evolution of algebra, calculus...

Brought to you by Penguin. The complexity of mathematics - its abstract rules and obscure symbols - can seem very distant from the everyday. There are those things that are real and present, it is supposed, and then there are mathematical concepts: creations of our mind, mysterious tools for...

Brought to you by Penguin. The only numbers in this book are the page numbers. Math Without Numbers is a vivid and wholly original guide to the three main branches of abstract math - topology, analysis, and algebra - which turn out to be surprisingly easy to grasp. Milo Beckman upends the...

Master the practical mathematics and ancient history that transformed wild landscapes into awe-inspiring monuments. Perfect for a focused commute, this grounding audio journey explores how simple ropes and stakes solved the immense survival problems of early farmers, surveyors, and builders...

Embark on an epic history of mathematics and discover how ancient thinkers unlocked the engine of human progress. Perfect for your commute, this accessible science narrative transforms abstract concepts into an inspiring adventure. Listen as the mysteries of change, motion, and the infinite are...

Discover the hidden mathematical patterns and cosmic geometry that govern our awe-inspiring universe. Whether you are seeking intellectual growth during your morning commute or craving a mind-expanding journey through popular science, this exploration transforms cold equations into the vibrant...

Master the fascinating mathematics of timekeeping and natural cycles in this relaxing educational guide for beginners. Perfect for a productive morning commute, this gentle exploration transforms everyday dates into captivating historical puzzles. Uncover the hidden numerical logic behind the...

Journey through the hidden history of mathematics to uncover how ancient human ingenuity transformed chaos into order. Perfect for your morning commute, this mind-expanding exploration reveals how tracking grain and taxes birthed the foundation of modern civilization. Whether you are seeking a...

Step into a dramatic history of science where obsessive genius and bitter rivalry spark the creation of calculus. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or deep-focus learning, this cinematic narrative transports you to the plague-ridden academies of seventeenth-century Europe. You will witness...

Across the ruins of forgotten empires and buried beneath the foundations of history lies a hidden language of numbers, symbols, geometry, prophecy, and sacred design —an ancient system once believed to govern the structure of civilization itself. The Secret Mathematics of Lost Empires is a sweeping and atmospheric exploration of the mysterious numerical, symbolic, and cosmological systems that shaped humanity’s earliest civilizations and continue to echo throughout the modern world.

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of the Islamic world through its religion, thinkers, poetry, empire and rulers 'An ever-growing library of wisdom' The Economist Since 1998, In Our Time has been the go-to radio programme for knowledge seekers and inquiring minds. Tackling big topics...

The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress - and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.