A History of Pi

The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress -- and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.

Author: Petr Beckmann
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 07/15/1976
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.30w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780312381851
19th Edition