Numbers at work: a cultural perspective
Auteur :
Taschner, Rudolf
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9781568812908
Date de publication :
31 mai 2007
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
570 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Drawing from historical examples, this book explains the role that numbers and, in particular, mathematics play in all aspects of our civilization and culture. Each chapter focuses on the influence of mathematics in a specific field and on a specific historical figure, such as "Pythagoras: Numbers and Symbol"; "Bach: Numbers and Music"; and more.