Infinite Powers
How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe
Steven Strogatz
Discover the awe-inspiring world of calculus in Infinite Powers. This brilliant book by acclaimed math personality Steve Strogatz makes the often-complicated subject simple and endlessly captivating. From ancient Greece to modern-day discoveries like gravitational waves, Strogatz details how calculus tackled real-world problems to make life-changing innovations possible. Whether a math lover or a hesitant student, Infinite Powers will make you marvel at the language of the universe.
Publish Date
2019-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
2019-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.29
ISBN
9781786492975
Categories
Recommendations
5
Recommendations
2019-11-23T18:20:54.000Z
My top 10 books for 2019
A Kleinman, @AlbertoCairo, @amcafee, @stevenstrogatz, @JanelleCShane, @AngelaDSaini, @ruha9, S Russell, @GaryMarcus, @MelMitchell1 (yes, lots of #AI, of course)
Reading Bryson's The Body" now....
[Oh, right, one called #DeepMedicine was pretty good ;-)] – source2019-08-02T18:22:23.000Z
"Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe" book by @stevenstrogatz
Great #Mathematics book that explores the History of Modern Science from this amazing perspective! – source2021-04-02T15:29:21.000Z
For non-math people trying to understand the principles, this is one of the best books I've ever read @stevenstrogatz #InfinitePowers – source2021-01-02T17:41:44.000Z
@marko1301 David Acheson has a really lovely little book on calculus:
And Steve Strogatz's Infinite Powers is wonderful:
Plus I really love Ben Orlin's book:
Sorry for the amazon links (I'm lazy). Buy from an indie! – source2019-04-29T13:23:02.000Z
I hope they enjoy it as much as I did. If you or someone you know is studying Calculus, this book is highly recommended. – source