A History of the Circle
Author | : Ernest Zebrowski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 0756750245 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780756750244 |
Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The circle can be described mathematically, represented physically, & employed technologically. Zebrowski discusses why investigations of the circle over time have contributed enormously to our current knowledge of the physical universe. Beginning with the ancient mathematicians & culminating in 20th-century theories of space & time, the mathematics of the circle has pointed many investigators in fruitful directions in their quests to unravel nature's secrets. Emphasizes the concepts underlying mathematicians' calculations, & how these concepts are linked to real-life examples. A fascinating discussion of the circle in technology, culture, history, & science.Ó Clear illustrations.