02885nam 22005775 450 991104654620332120251122120412.03-032-04863-X10.1007/978-3-032-04863-9(MiAaPQ)EBC32427250(Au-PeEL)EBL32427250(CKB)43675271000041(DE-He213)978-3-032-04863-9(OCoLC)1553783380(EXLCZ)994367527100004120251122d2025 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Little Book of Numbers /by Chris Brink1st ed. 2025.Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :Imprint: Birkhäuser,2025.1 online resource (187 pages)Mathematics and Statistics Series3-032-04862-1 Chapter 1. 0 (‘Zero’) -- Chapter 2. 1 (‘One’) and other natural numbers -- Chapter 3. √2 (‘The square root of 2’) -- Chapter 4. φ (‘Phi’, or ‘The golden ratio’) -- Chapter 5. π (‘Pi’) -- Chapter 6. e (‘Euler’s number’) -- Chapter 7. i (‘The square root of -1’) -- Chapter 8. 10 (‘Ten’) and other numbers famous for being famous -- Chapter 9. Prime numbers -- Chapter 10. Large numbers -- Chapter 11. Infinity -- Chapter 12. What is a number?.This book is a conceptual exploration of numbers, offering a unique perspective that blends mathematical insights with philosophical reflections. It includes chapters on specific numbers to illustrate broader theoretical issues, with a notable emphasis on the concept of infinity. The content is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, avoiding heavy mathematical terminology and notation to maintain readability. The book also incorporates historical and biographical snippets, along with occasional irreverent comments, providing an approachable introduction to the world of numbers. This book is for anyone wanting to know more about the philosophy of numbers, including those who may not have a background in mathematics but are curious about the subject.Mathematics and Statistics SeriesMathematicsHistoryNumber theoryMathematics in Popular ScienceHistory of Mathematical SciencesNumber TheoryMathematics.History.Number theory.Mathematics in Popular Science.History of Mathematical Sciences.Number Theory.510Brink C(Chris)1889798MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911046546203321The Little Book of Numbers4531133UNINA