Is Maths Real?
| Author | : Eugenia Cheng |
| Publisher | : Profile Books |
| Total Pages | : 247 |
| Release | : 2023-06-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781782839248 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1782839240 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (240 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Is Maths Real? by : Eugenia Cheng
Download or read book Is Maths Real? written by Eugenia Cheng and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is -(-1) = 1? Why do odd and even numbers alternate? What's the point of algebra? Is maths even real? From imaginary numbers to the perplexing order of operations we all had drilled into us, Eugenia Cheng - mathematician, writer and woman on a mission to rid the world of maths phobia - brings us maths as we've never seen it before, revealing how profound insights can emerge from seemingly unlikely sources. Written with intelligence and passion, Is Maths Real? is a celebration of the true, curious spirit of the discipline.
