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The Secret Life of Equations

The 50 Greatest Equations and How They Work

Author: Richard Cochrane   Series: Secret Life of

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Unlock the mysteries of the most important, surprising and fascinating equations in history

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Unlock the mysteries of the most important, surprising and fascinating equations in history

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Description

Behind every important scientific discovery there is an equation. They are far from baffling, and now you too can understand their power and beauty! Discover the 50 equations that have led to incredible discoveries, ground-breaking technology and have shaped our understanding of the world.

From much heralded classics as e=mc2 and Pythagoras's Theorem, to Fuzzy Logic and Google PageRank, each equation is tackled head-on, broken down and explained in a unique, entertaining way so that you understand exactly how it works and why it's worth knowing about. Innovative illustrations and accessible text help you understand each equation's function, individual elements and development.

Along the way you'll discover some surprising stories about the people behind the discoveries and how their brilliant insights resulted in ideas and technology we now take for granted. Covering geometry, technology, science, chance and mathematical theory, The Secret Life of Equations will enlighten and entertain in equal measure.

Chapters include:

Geometry and Number

Trigonometry; Fibonacci Numbers; The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Science

Newton's Second Law; Universal Gravitation; Entropy

Technology

The Cross-Ratio; De Morgan's Laws; Quaternion Rotation

Chance and Uncertainty

The Exponential Distribution; The Normal Distribution; The Chi-Square Test

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About the Author

Rich Cochrane is a writer and educator. He devises and teaches innovative maths courses for artists at Central Saint Martins, London, and lectures in maths and philosophy at City Lit. He has been commissioned by, among others, the Museum of London to bring cultural history - including maths - to a wider audience.

Rich has written books on literature, music and computing and has for many years organized public educational events in public houses and cafes in London. He also spent a decade working in the City, writing software for derivatives trading floors, which is how he discovered that maths was a lot more interesting than it seemed to be at school, and he has degrees in both maths and English literature and a PhD in philosophy.

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Product Details

Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group | Cassell
Published
17th July 2025
Pages
256
ISBN
9781788405867

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