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The Biggest Number in the World, 9780861543052
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Exploring the universe of numbers, from cells to infinity.

The Biggest Number in the World

A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    4 July 2022

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Summary

From the number of cells in our bodies to the size of the universe, big numbers have more to do with the ‘real world’ than you might suspect.

We all know that numbers go on forever, that you could spend your life counting and never reach the end of the line, so there can’t be such a thing as a ‘biggest number’. Or can there?

To find out, David Darling and Agnijo Banerjee embark on an epic quest, beginning with cells in the body, stars in the universe, and the time required for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780861543052
ISBN-10:086154305X
Author:David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
Imprint:Oneworld Publications
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:4 July 2022
Weight:179g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 19mm
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Critics Review

‘The brilliant combination of an accomplished science writer and a young mathematical prodigy has resulted in page after page that oozes enthusiasm, clarity and intrigue.’

‘A wonderful new book… if you love journeying into imagined mathematical worlds and simply exploring, then [this book] is pure, unadulterated escapism… brilliant.’

– New Scientist

‘We are taken on an amazing adventure… [with] witty humour and fascinating facts… a comprehensive read that I would struggle to find fault in and for anyone with a passion for maths, or a knack for numbers, I couldn’t recommend it enough!’

– Astronomy Ireland

‘The brilliant combination of an accomplished science writer and a young mathematical prodigy has resulted in page after page that oozes enthusiasm, clarity and intrigue.’

– Bobby Seagull, on Weirder Maths

About The Author

David Darling

David Darling is a science writer, astronomer, and tutor. He is the author of nearly fifty books, including the bestselling Equations of Eternity. He lives in Dundee, Scotland.

Agnijo Banerjee is one of the world’s most outstanding young mathematicians and a former student of Darling’s. He was born in Kolkata, India, but has spent most of his life in Scotland. He is now continuing his studies at Trinity College, Cambridge.

They are the authors of the Weird Maths trilogy.

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