In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a popular science book by mathematician Ian Stewart that explores the history, impact, and ideas behind seventeen landmark mathematical equations that have shaped modern civilization.
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| instanceOf | popular science book ⓘ |
| aimsAt | general audience ⓘ |
| author | Ian Stewart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| explains |
applications of equations in everyday life
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how equations shape modern civilization ⓘ |
| explores |
historical context of equations
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ideas behind important equations ⓘ scientific impact of equations ⓘ technological impact of equations ⓘ |
| focusesOn | landmark mathematical equations ⓘ |
| genre | popular mathematics ⓘ |
| hasAuthorProfession | mathematician ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
e-book edition
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hardcover edition ⓘ paperback edition ⓘ |
| hasNotableEquation |
Black–Scholes equation
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Euler’s formula for complex exponentials NERFINISHED ⓘ Fourier transform NERFINISHED ⓘ Maxwell’s equations NERFINISHED ⓘ Navier–Stokes equation NERFINISHED ⓘ Newton’s law of gravitation NERFINISHED ⓘ Pythagorean theorem ⓘ Schrödinger equation NERFINISHED ⓘ calculus ⓘ information theory equation ⓘ logarithms ⓘ normal distribution ⓘ relativity equation E = mc^2 ⓘ second law of thermodynamics ⓘ wave equation ⓘ |
| intendedFor |
readers interested in mathematics history
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readers interested in science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| numberOfEquationsDiscussed | 17 ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2012 ⓘ |
| publisher | Profile Books NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities
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Professor Stewart’s Hoard of Mathematical Treasures NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| structure | each chapter devoted to one equation ⓘ |
| subject |
history of mathematics
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impact of mathematics on society ⓘ mathematics ⓘ science ⓘ technology ⓘ |
| writtenBy | British mathematician ⓘ |
| writtenIn | accessible style ⓘ |
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