99 evidence options. Order F.

This book proposes to look at mathematics from different angles, having familiarized himself with 99 different evidence of the same theorem. Each chapter gives solutions in general an unremarkable cubic equation with different styles-different strokes of the historical context, the level of formalization and wealth of imagination. You will meet medieval, topological, poetic, chromatic, electrostatic and psychedelic variations; You will find the unexpected ties of the most different areas of the human spirit: from mysticism to technology and from architecture to the language of gestures.

demonstrating rare combinations of humor and scientific self -confidence, Philip Ording weaves these variations in the wide public and diverse story about nature and practical classes in mathematics. Using drawings, rare books and other visual material, the author illustrates the flexibility and creative potential of mathematics, refuting its reputation as accurate, strict and dry science. Amazing features of the mathematical landscape.