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The World of Numbers
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The World of Numbers

Herbert McKay
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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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2 April 2015
Pages
208
ISBN
9781107494992

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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Date
2 April 2015
Pages
208
ISBN
9781107494992

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