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The Math Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Pages
352
Published
2019
Language
English

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DK Publishing

DK (formerly Dorling Kindersley) is a British multinational publisher of illustrated reference books for adults and children, founded in London in 1974 by Christopher Dorling and Peter Kindersley and originally operating as a book packager. Its list spans travel, history, geography, science, space, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting, and it publishes in 63 languages. DK is part of Penguin Random House, wholly owned by Bertelsmann since December 2019, and produces licensed titles wit...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this book part of a series?

    This title is a volume within the broader Big Ideas series published by DK, which applies a consistent visual and explanatory format to a wide range of academic and cultural subjects.

  • Does this book require a background in mathematics to understand?

    The content is designed to be accessible to both novices and those with prior knowledge, as it focuses on explaining the historical development and significance of over 85 key mathematical ideas rather than requiring the reader to perform complex calculations.