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17 Equations That Changed The World (1996)

by Ian Stewart(Favorite Author)

3.92 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1846685311 (ISBN13: 9781846685316)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Profile Books

review 1: I wish when I was learning most of these equations, they were explained to me in the way Ian Stewart does in this book. In a clear and precise way, Ian takes us through the most important mathematical and scientific breakthrough in the history of mankind. The way the book is arranged chronologically, starting in Pythagoras theorem and ending with Midas formula, not only makes sense but also makes it a perfect story of our scientific advancements. Although I would have to say at some points, the explanations become too detail oriented that some of them goes over my head. Overall a great read and I feel a little bit smarter having finished this.
review 2: This book is excellent. Ian Stewart has a nice, easy style of writing and is often humorous. A bit more expla... morenation for some of the chapters would have made it more enjoyable. There's also a steep change in the level of comprehension required when the author jumps from the chapter on 'i' to topology. Perhaps he could have gone a bit slower there.However, all this just makes you want to know more. Stewart does not turn off readers with the mathematics. He manages to make them want to know more. Everybody should definitely read this book. less

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