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The great equations

by Robert P. Crease

2009 315 pages eng ★ 3.5 (4 ratings)

Philosophy Biography & Memoir Science
Mathematicians, biography Equations Mathematicians Scientists, biography Science, history Science, philosophy Quantum theory Scientists Mathematics Science Philosophy Biography History

From "1 + 1 = 2" to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Crease locates 10 of the greatest equations in the panoramic sweep of Western history, showing how they are as integral to their time and place of creation as are great works of art. 43 illustrations.

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