Dimensions
129 x 196 x 8mm
Most of us have heard about Pythagoras through his theorem on right-angled triangles, having been taught that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other sides. But many are unaware of the significance of his theorem and the equation that neatly sums this up, and the enormous implications this has had for the way we view the world today.
Pythagoras was arguable the first mathematician and philosopher in the Western world. His work changed the way people viewed the world, establishing concepts such as abstract reasoning and deductive proof. ' Pythagoras & His Theorem' presents a brilliant snapshot of Pythagoras' life and work, putting them in their historical and scientific context, and give a clear and accessible explanation of their meaning and significance for the world we live in today.
'The Big Idea' is a fascinating series of popular science books aimed at scientists and non-specialists alike. Science is at its most exciting and gripping at moments of great discovery, and each of the books in the series looks in depth at the great moments that have advanced mankind's scientific knowledge and the men and women who have made these huge breakthroughs in our thinking about the universe and our place in it.
