About the Book: Math Book: From Pythagoras to the 57th Dimension
Maths infinite mysteries unfold in this updated edition of the award-winning
The Math Book. Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers," and
moving through time to our modern-day quest for higher dimensions, prolific
polymath Clifford Pickover covers major milestones in mathematical history.
Among the numerous concepts readers will encounter as they dip into this
inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares, and the
butterfly effect. Each topic is presented in a lavishly illustrated spread,
including formulas and real-world applications of the theorems. This reissue
includes four new entries: 2013 (Bounded Gaps Between Primes),