An edition of A History of π (PI) (1970)

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An edition of A History of π (PI) (1970)

A History of π (PI)

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"Documents the calculation, numerical value, and use of the ratio from 2000 B.C. to the modern computer age, detailing social conditions in eras when progress was made."

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Barnes & Noble
Language
English
Pages
202

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Subjects

Pi, Pi (Zahl), Geschichte
Edition Availability
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History of Pi
2015, St. Martin's Press
in English
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A History of Pi
Jan 6, 2015, macmillan publishers
Cover of: A history of pi
A history of pi
1993, Barnes
Cover of: A history of [pi symbol] (pi)
A history of [pi symbol] (pi)
1993, Barnes & Noble
in English - [4th ed.].
Cover of: A History of π (PI)
A History of π (PI)
1993, Barnes & Noble
Hardcover in English
Cover of: A history of [pi symbol] (pi)
A history of [pi symbol] (pi)
1982, Golem Press
in English - 5th ed.
Cover of: A History of Pi.
A History of Pi.
1977, St. Martin's Press
in English - [4th ed].
Cover of: A history of [pi] (pi)
A history of [pi] (pi)
1977, Golem Press
in English - 4th ed.
Cover of: A History of Pi
A History of Pi
July 15, 1976, St. Martin's Griffin
Paperback in English
Cover of: A history of [pi] (pi)
A history of [pi] (pi)
1974, St. Martin's
in English - 3d ed.
Cover of: A history of pi.
A history of pi.
1971, Golem
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: A history of pi.
A history of pi.
1971, St. Martin's Press
- 2d ed. --
Cover of: A history of [pi] (pi).
A history of [pi] (pi).
1971, Golem Press
in English - 2d ed.
Cover of: A history of pi.
A history of pi.
1971, Golem Press
in English - 4th ed.
Cover of: A history of [pi] (pi)
A history of [pi] (pi)
1971, St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin
in English
Cover of: A history of (pi).
A history of (pi).
1970, Golem Press
in English
Cover of: A history of π (pi)
A history of π (pi)
1970, Golem Press
Hardcover in English

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First Sentence

"A million years or so have passed since the tool-wielding animal called man made its appearance on this planet."

Edition Notes

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New York, USA
Copyright Date
1971

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
202 p. ;
Number of pages
202
Dimensions
8.5 x 5.8 x 1 inches
Weight
12.8 ounces

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8133438M
Internet Archive
historyofpisymbo00beck
ISBN 10
0880294183
ISBN 13
9780880294188
Library Thing
63165
Goodreads
125074

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Work Description

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. The mathematical level of this book is flexible, and there is plenty for readers of all ages and interests.

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November 18, 2022 Edited by tmanarl Merge works (MRID: 26031)
June 22, 2021 Edited by Stew Fix title.
June 22, 2021 Edited by Stew Added new cover
March 7, 2017 Edited by Mónica María Correa Ortiz Added new cover
April 29, 2008 Created by an anonymous user Imported from amazon.com record