Secrets Of Π: Why Is It Impossible To Square The Circle?
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Author: Joaquín Navarro
Binding: Hardback
Published: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2017
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling mathematical narrative, Secrets Of Π: Why Is It Impossible To Square The Circle?, uncovers the profound mysteries surrounding the enigmatic constant Pi. It chronicles the centuries-long quest by mathematicians to solve the ancient geometric challenge of squaring the circle, a pursuit that ultimately proved futile. The text presents the intricate mathematical proofs and historical context that definitively established the impossibility of this construction using only a compass and straightedge. Navarro's work illustrates the elegance and limitations inherent in classical geometry, offering a fascinating look into the foundations of mathematics and the enduring allure of unsolved problems.
Author: Joaquín Navarro
Binding: Hardback
Published: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2017
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This compelling mathematical narrative, Secrets Of Π: Why Is It Impossible To Square The Circle?, uncovers the profound mysteries surrounding the enigmatic constant Pi. It chronicles the centuries-long quest by mathematicians to solve the ancient geometric challenge of squaring the circle, a pursuit that ultimately proved futile. The text presents the intricate mathematical proofs and historical context that definitively established the impossibility of this construction using only a compass and straightedge. Navarro's work illustrates the elegance and limitations inherent in classical geometry, offering a fascinating look into the foundations of mathematics and the enduring allure of unsolved problems.