How The World Works Book

In order to understand the universe you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.' Galileo (1564-1642)

People have always sought order in the apparent chaos of the universe. Mathematics has been our most valuable tool in that search, uncovering the patterns and rules which govern our world and beyond.

Topics include:

The Ancient Egyptians and geometry

The movement of the planets

Algebra, solid geometry and the trigonometric tables

The first computers

How statistics came to rule our finances

Impossible shapes and extra dimensions

Measuring and mapping the world

Chaos theory and fuzzy logic

Set theory and the death of numbers

Beautifully illustrated throughout

Product Specifications

• Discusses algebra, the first computers, chaos theory, and the movement of the planets to deepen your knowledge about mathematics
• This book traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey through the mathematical intellects of the last 4,000 years, to where we stand today.
• Suitable for ages 12 years +