Pi : a biography of the world's most mysterious number /: a biography of the world's most mysterious number. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann ; [afterword by Dr. Herbert A. Hauptman, Nobel Laureate].
• Authors: Posamentier, Alfred S; Lehmann, Ingmar
• Other Names: Hauptman, Herbert A (Herbert Aaron) 1917-2011 writer of afterword.; Prometheus Books (Firm), publisher.; Globe Pequot Press.; Rowman and Littlefield, Inc.
• Contents: What is pi? -- The history of pi -- Calculating the value of pi -- Pi enthusiasts -- Pi curiosities -- Applications of pi -- Paradox in pi.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Prometheus
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (324 pages)
• Subjects: 516.22; Mathematics: General; Pi -- History; Transcendental numbers; Mathematics: Number Theory; Illustrated works; Informational works
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781615920815; 1615920811
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