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Красота в квадрате. Как цифры отражают жизнь и жизнь отражает цифры by Alex Bellos, Алекс Беллос
azureyoshi's review against another edition
2.0
Not for the average person; I'd only recommend this if you have a strong passion for math.
brobison's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Wonderful balance of history, humorous stories, and math explanations.
crtibbs's review against another edition
5.0
This is truly one of my favorite books that I've ever read. I felt a sense of childlike wonder so many times from this book. Highly recommended to anyone interested in math!
leemac027's review against another edition
4.0
A book that makes math exciting and fun? Yes!
Alex Bellos has combined humour, a sense of fun, curiosity and lots of history to take the reader on a journey across the centuries to discover the numbers behind almost everything in our lives.
Of course we have the high profile pi and Pythagoras but there are many hidden mathematical heroes to be uncovered. From the quirky French master Cedric Villani through to the glorious designs created from harmonographs, this book will have you intrigued and wondering why this stuff is not taught in the classroom.
Should you be a little nervous being confronted by formula and calculations, never fear for as Bellos himself says, if you feel a little overwhelmed, just skip to the next chapter where another adventure starts from the elementary level.
Alex Bellos has combined humour, a sense of fun, curiosity and lots of history to take the reader on a journey across the centuries to discover the numbers behind almost everything in our lives.
Of course we have the high profile pi and Pythagoras but there are many hidden mathematical heroes to be uncovered. From the quirky French master Cedric Villani through to the glorious designs created from harmonographs, this book will have you intrigued and wondering why this stuff is not taught in the classroom.
Should you be a little nervous being confronted by formula and calculations, never fear for as Bellos himself says, if you feel a little overwhelmed, just skip to the next chapter where another adventure starts from the elementary level.
benrogerswpg's review against another edition
3.0
You're bound to get idears if you go thinkin' about stuff math
Math is often seen as dry and boring, but Bellos manages to make it fun and entertaining.
The book is filled with interesting stories and fascinating examples that show how math is an integral part of our daily lives.
While not as whimsical as some similar math works - namely [b:Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|23008136|Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|Matt Parker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408714608l/23008136._SY75_.jpg|42575054], [b:Math with Bad Drawings|36205393|Math with Bad Drawings|Ben Orlin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528328702l/36205393._SX50_.jpg|57835859], [b:Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|33916545|Beyond Infinity An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|Eugenia Cheng|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484760860l/33916545._SY75_.jpg|54882431], or [b:Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|57693564|Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|Antonio Padilla|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634034472l/57693564._SX50_.jpg|90371733] - Bellos's writing is still engaging and accessible to both math enthusiasts and novices.
Readers can explore everything from the history of numbers to the intricacies of geometry in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.
Overall, "The Grapes of Math" is a great addition to any math lover's library.
3.7/5
Math is often seen as dry and boring, but Bellos manages to make it fun and entertaining.
The book is filled with interesting stories and fascinating examples that show how math is an integral part of our daily lives.
While not as whimsical as some similar math works - namely [b:Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|23008136|Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension|Matt Parker|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1408714608l/23008136._SY75_.jpg|42575054], [b:Math with Bad Drawings|36205393|Math with Bad Drawings|Ben Orlin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528328702l/36205393._SX50_.jpg|57835859], [b:Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|33916545|Beyond Infinity An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics|Eugenia Cheng|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1484760860l/33916545._SY75_.jpg|54882431], or [b:Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|57693564|Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them A Cosmic Quest from Zero to Infinity|Antonio Padilla|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1634034472l/57693564._SX50_.jpg|90371733] - Bellos's writing is still engaging and accessible to both math enthusiasts and novices.
Readers can explore everything from the history of numbers to the intricacies of geometry in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.
Overall, "The Grapes of Math" is a great addition to any math lover's library.
3.7/5