The Secret Life of Equations

An absorbing but entertaining introduction to 50 ground-breaking equations which have - and continue to - shape our world through science and technology. Themed chapters explore key equations from geometry, science, technology, chance and uncertainty. From Frenet-Serret Frames and Snell’s Law to Google PageRank and the Chi-Square Test: fascinating chapters explain and explore the context of each equation, how it works, how it came to be understood and how it is used. Accessibly written, the expert text demystifies what equations are and how their notation works as well as exploring their beauty and elegance. Great to dip into or immerse yourself in detail, this will fascinate anyone who was ever baffled by E = MC² or wants to refresh and expand schooldays learning with Pythagoras’s Theorem and more.

Paperback
19.5 x 12.5cm
256 pages
Includes black-and-white diagrams
FSC accredited paper