The World of Numbers
| Author | : Herbert McKay |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2015-04-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107494992 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107494990 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (990 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The World of Numbers by : Herbert McKay
Download or read book The World of Numbers written by Herbert McKay and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1946, this book explains important aspects of the world through the lens of mathematics. McKay discusses important questions such as time, the size of the earth and 'numbers that mean too much' in language that is enthusiastic and easily accessible to non-mathematicians. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of mathematics.
