Pythagoras and his Theorem
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Rejacketed re-issue + b = c .Most of us have heard about Pythagoras through his theorem on right-angled triangles, having been taught that the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. But many are unaware of the significance of his theorem and the equation that neatly sums this up, and the enormous implications this has had for the way we view the world today. Pythagoras was arguably the first mathematician and philsopher in the Western world. His work changed the way people viewed the world, establishing concepts such as abstract reasoning and deductive proof. PYTHAGORAS AND HIS THEOREM presents a brilliant snapshot of Pythagoras' life and work, putting them in their historical and scientific context, and gives a clear and accessible explanation of their meaning and significance for the world we live in today.
Author: Paul Strathern
Format: Paperback, 96 pages, 129mm x 196mm, 100 g
Published: 2009, Cornerstone, United Kingdom
Genre: Reference & Home Learning
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Rejacketed re-issue + b = c .Most of us have heard about Pythagoras through his theorem on right-angled triangles, having been taught that the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. But many are unaware of the significance of his theorem and the equation that neatly sums this up, and the enormous implications this has had for the way we view the world today. Pythagoras was arguably the first mathematician and philsopher in the Western world. His work changed the way people viewed the world, establishing concepts such as abstract reasoning and deductive proof. PYTHAGORAS AND HIS THEOREM presents a brilliant snapshot of Pythagoras' life and work, putting them in their historical and scientific context, and gives a clear and accessible explanation of their meaning and significance for the world we live in today.
Pythagoras and his Theorem