A Brief Guide to the Great Equations: The Hunt for Cosmic Beauty in Numbers (Brief Histories) [Sep 20, 2002] Crease, Robert
Sold by Ergodemedia, an authorized reseller of Authentic New & Used Books with Free US Shipping.
30-day returns by mail · Refunded to original payment method | support@ergodemedia.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch via USPS / UPS
- Securely packed to ensure your book arrives in the described condition
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Taxes calculated at checkout. International shipping not available.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery. Returns are processed by mail. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–7 business days of receiving the returned item.
Damaged, Defective or Misrepresented Item
Free return shipping by mail · Full refund to original payment method
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping by mail · Full refund or replacement at your choice
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · Book must be in the same condition as received · Refund to original payment method
Safety & Compliance
California Proposition 65 Warning
Some products sold on this website may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.govBook Condition & Care Notice
Used books are graded and described accurately — condition details are listed on each product page. Books may contain previous owner's handwriting, highlights, or stamps unless stated as new. Store books away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve their condition.
New books are sealed or unread. Used books are inspected before dispatch.
Product Authenticity & Notice
All books sold by Ergodemedia are 100% authentic, sourced directly from publishers and trusted distributors. Book condition is accurately graded and described. Some books may contain previous owner's markings or inscriptions.
Ergodemedia — Authentic New & Used Books. Free US Shipping. Delivered to Your Door.
Description
Here are the stories of the ten most popular equations of all time as voted for by readers of Physics World, including - accessibly described here for the first time - the favourite equation of all, Eulers equation.Each is an equation that captures with beautiful simplicity what can only be described clumsily in words. Eulers equation [eip + 1 = 0] was described by respondents as the most profound mathematic statement ever written, uncanny and sublime, filled with cosmic beauty and mind-blowing. Collectively these equations also amount to the worlds most concise and reliable body of knowledge.Many scientists and those with a mathematical bent have a soft spot for equations. This book explains both why these ten equations are so beautiful and significant, and the human stories behind them.
Shop The Full Collection