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Q.E.D. presents some of the most famous mathematical proofs in a charming book that will appeal to nonmathematicians and math experts alike. Grasp in an instant why Pythagoras's theorem must be correct. Follow the ancient Chinese proof of the volume formula for the frustrating frustum, and Archimedes' method for finding the volume of a sphere. Discover the secrets of pi and why, contrary to popular belief, squaring the circle really is possible. Study the subtle art of mathematical domino tumbling, and find out how slicing cones helped save a city and put a man on the moon. No library descriptions found. |
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it really is a beautiful little book. i think, though, that it's a little too complicated and lacking in explanation for someone without any math background at all, even as it's made to explain the main mathmatical proofs through history. at the same time, i'm not sure someone who is super into math would care about this, because it covers the stuff they already know. so i guess i'm not sure who the audience is for this, which makes me round down my rating.
but still a beautifully executed and produced little book. ( )