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The Art of More
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Discover the captivating narrative of mathematics and its profound influence on civilization in 'The Art of More' by bestselling author Michael Brooks. This trade paperback delves deep into the essentials of math, uncovering its pivotal role across various fields, from ancient architecture to modern technology. Through engaging storytelling, Brooks illustrates that while the human brain may struggle with numbers beyond three, understanding mathematics can enrich our understanding of the world.
Travel through time with Brooks as he reveals how geometry enabled explorers to navigate the uncharted seas and how calculus became instrumental during wartime, shaping events that altered history. This book elegantly showcases the link between math and art, government, and countless facets of our society. Readers will encounter intriguing characters, including ancient Egyptian priests and visionary MIT professors, who helped lay the mathematical groundwork for contemporary achievements.
Whether you are a math enthusiast or someone who once dreaded the subject, 'The Art of More' is an essential read that demystifies mathematics and presents it as a vital tool for understanding and navigating today's complexities, including pandemics and space travel. Take your first step towards embracing the beauty of mathematics and its endless applications in our lives. Order now to explore why math is not just numbers but a fascinating art form that has shaped our civilization.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925849875
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 336
Description:
Bestselling science writer Michael Brooks takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of civilisation, as he explains why maths is fundamental to our understanding of the world.
1, 2, 3 ... ? The human brain isn't wired for maths; beyond the number 3, it just sees 'more'. So why bother learning it at all?
You might remember studying geometry, calculus, and algebra at school, but you probably didn't realise - or weren't taught - that these are the roots of art, architecture, government, and almost every other aspect of our civilisation. The mathematics of triangles enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and astronomers to map the heavens. Calculus won the Allies the Second World War and halted the HIV epidemic. And the mysterious Pi is one of the essential building blocks of the 21st century.
From ancient Egyptian priests to the Apollo astronauts, and Babylonian tax collectors to the MIT professor who invented juggling robots, join Michael Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of characters in discovering how maths shaped the world.
'The Art of More brings to life in accessible, lively terms how maths helps us navigate pandemics, space travel, and encrypted apps ... Why isn't school maths taught like this?'
-David Rowan, founding editor-in-chief of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation
'Michael Brooks
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Travel through time with Brooks as he reveals how geometry enabled explorers to navigate the uncharted seas and how calculus became instrumental during wartime, shaping events that altered history. This book elegantly showcases the link between math and art, government, and countless facets of our society. Readers will encounter intriguing characters, including ancient Egyptian priests and visionary MIT professors, who helped lay the mathematical groundwork for contemporary achievements.
Whether you are a math enthusiast or someone who once dreaded the subject, 'The Art of More' is an essential read that demystifies mathematics and presents it as a vital tool for understanding and navigating today's complexities, including pandemics and space travel. Take your first step towards embracing the beauty of mathematics and its endless applications in our lives. Order now to explore why math is not just numbers but a fascinating art form that has shaped our civilization.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925849875
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 336
Description:
Bestselling science writer Michael Brooks takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of civilisation, as he explains why maths is fundamental to our understanding of the world.
1, 2, 3 ... ? The human brain isn't wired for maths; beyond the number 3, it just sees 'more'. So why bother learning it at all?
You might remember studying geometry, calculus, and algebra at school, but you probably didn't realise - or weren't taught - that these are the roots of art, architecture, government, and almost every other aspect of our civilisation. The mathematics of triangles enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and astronomers to map the heavens. Calculus won the Allies the Second World War and halted the HIV epidemic. And the mysterious Pi is one of the essential building blocks of the 21st century.
From ancient Egyptian priests to the Apollo astronauts, and Babylonian tax collectors to the MIT professor who invented juggling robots, join Michael Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of characters in discovering how maths shaped the world.
'The Art of More brings to life in accessible, lively terms how maths helps us navigate pandemics, space travel, and encrypted apps ... Why isn't school maths taught like this?'
-David Rowan, founding editor-in-chief of WIRED UK and author of Non-Bullshit Innovation
'Michael Brooks
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