About the book
Theoretical physicist George Gamow wrote this popular survey of fundamental ideas in mathematics and science for readers from middle school up to the curious lay adult. Its four parts and eleven chapters begin with large numbers, Georg Cantor's infinities and the imaginary unit, then turn to topology, relativity and four-dimensional space-time. It also covers atomic structure, nuclear fission, entropy, genes and the origin of the solar system, along with puzzles such as why a rocket shrinks and whether space can bend. Gamow drew its 128 illustrations, reworking pieces by many other artists. First published in 1947, it gained new material in later editions.
Neil deGrasse Tyson said it strongly shaped his joy in learning math and science, and Steven Pinker called it a delightful introduction to number theory.
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This book has 2 recommendations
Steven Pinker (Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, author)
A delightful introduction to number theory.
Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist, Author & Science Communicator)
One, Two, Three, Infinity by George Gamow. Highly influential on my joy of learning math and science.
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