In a series of 50 accessible essays, Tony Crilly explains and introduces the mathematical laws and principles-ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and esoteric-that allow us to understand the world around us. From Pascal's triangle to money management, ideas of relativity to the very real uses of imaginary numbers, 50 Math Ideas is a complete introduction to the most important mathematical concepts in history.
In a series of 50 accessible essays, Tony Crilly explains and introduces the mathematical laws and principles-ancient and modern, theoretical and practical, everyday and esoteric-that allow us to understand the world around us. From Pascal's triangle to money management, ideas of relativity to the very real uses of imaginary numbers, 50 Math Ideas is a complete introduction to the most important mathematical concepts in history.