The story of math
Meet the men and women who conceived major mathematical breakthroughs and explored the farthest frontiers of abstract thought ... Learn how their discoveries still drive technology, science, and even philosophy. Using computerized visuals and healthy doses of humor, Du Sautoy makes the most complex...
| Other Authors: | Du Sautoy, Marcus., McGann, Karen., Dashwood, Robin., Berry, David., Duke, Kim., Athena (Firm), British Broadcasting Corporation., Open University. |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Silver Spring, MD :
Athena,
[2009]
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| Physical Description: |
3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Meet the men and women who conceived major mathematical breakthroughs and explored the farthest frontiers of abstract thought ... Learn how their discoveries still drive technology, science, and even philosophy. Using computerized visuals and healthy doses of humor, Du Sautoy makes the most complex concepts accessible and engaging. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally produced for television in 2008. Title from container. Includes bonus documentary: The music of the primes. The story of math: a viewer's guide, written and edited by Joseph D. Younger and Elizabeth Stocum, is stored in Disc 1 dvd case. Disc 1: Episode 1. The language of the universe (produced and directed by Karen McGann) -- Episode 2. The genius of the East (produced and directed by Robin Dashwood) -- Disc 2: Episode 3. The frontiers of space (produced and directed by David Berry) -- Episode 4. To infinity and beyond (produced and directed by David Berry) -- Bonus disc: The music of the primes (2005) (produced and directed by Robin Dashwood). Marcus du Sautoy, presenter. Meet the men and women who conceived major mathematical breakthroughs and explored the farthest frontiers of abstract thought ... Learn how their discoveries still drive technology, science, and even philosophy. Using computerized visuals and healthy doses of humor, Du Sautoy makes the most complex concepts accessible and engaging. E. DVD ; 16x9 widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo. Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Physical Description: |
3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD ; 16x9 widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Audience: |
E. |
| ISBN: |
9781598283563 1598283561 |