Julian Havil
The Irrationals: A Story of the Numbers You Can't Count On
The Irrationals: A Story of the Numbers You Can't Count On
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The Irrationals is a book that explores the history of irrational numbers, from their discovery by the ancient Greeks to their modern understanding, and the challenges that mathematicians have faced in defining and studying them.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
The captivating and enlightening journey of irrational numbers spans from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century. While the ancient Greeks laid the foundation, it was in the nineteenth century that irrational numbers were properly understood and meticulously defined. Even today, their enigmatic nature remains largely unexplained. In his groundbreaking work, Julian Havil delves into the realm of irrational numbers, unraveling their mysteries and the remarkable mathematicians who have dedicated their lives to conquering their challenges. From antiquity to the modern era, Havil explores the reasons why defining irrational numbers is a complex task and why numerous questions still surround them. This captivating book is a must-read for anyone with a passion for mathematics and the rich history that underpins it.
Weight: 304g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691247663
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