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The Golden Ratio

English, Mario Livio, 2003
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An entertaining review of the history of mathematics. A beautiful mental workout. - Linda Schlossberg, San Francisco Chronicle

Captivatingly enthusiastic. It’s hard not to feel inspired and even restless by the hidden order that Livio reveals. - New Scientist

Number lovers will delight in the story of an irrational number whose fame is second only to that of Pi, as told by astrophysicist Livio. Livio's encyclopedic selection of topics, supported by dozens of illustrations, will captivate anyone with a casual interest in mathematics. - Booklist

About the Author
Mario Livio is the head of the science department at the Hubble Space Telescope Institute, where he explores a wide range of topics in astrophysics, particularly the rate of expansion.

Key specifications

topic
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Subtopic
Geometry
Language
English
Author
Mario Livio
Year
2003
Number of pages
304
Book cover
Paperback

General information

Item number
7717849
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Category
Non-fiction
Manufacturer No.
9780767908160
Release date
23.9.2003

Book properties

topic
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Subtopic
Geometry
Language
English
Author
Mario Livio
Year
2003
Number of pages
304
Book cover
Paperback

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
0,94 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 0,12

Product dimensions

Height
203.20 mm
Width
131.80 mm

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