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Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math / Alex Bellos.

Bellos, Alex, 1969-
2010
QA141.15 .B35 2010 (Mapit)
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Title
Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math / Alex Bellos.
Author
Bellos, Alex, 1969-
Edition
First Free Press hardcover edition.
ISBN
9781416588252
1416588256
Published
New York : Free Press, 2010.
Language
English
Description
xi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Call Number
QA141.15 .B35 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
513
Summary
Whether writing about how algebra solved Swedish traffic problems, visiting the Mental Calculation World Cup to disclose the secrets of lightning calculation, or exploring the links between pineapples and beautiful teeth, Bellos guides his readers into the world of mathematics while uncovering fascinating stories of mathematical achievement--from the breakthroughs of Euclid, the greatest mathematician of all time, to the creations of today's Zen master of origami.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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