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Here's looking at Euclid : a surprising excursion through the astonishing world of math / Alex Bellos

by Alex Bellos

This study explores the global history and diverse applications of mathematics, from ancient geometry and counting instincts in nature to modern puzzles and randomness. It examines how mathematical thought across different cultures has shaped human progress and everyday life.

Accession 10746 ISBN — Publisher Free Press
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