Description
Mathematicians and biologists confront nature's enigmas
About the Author
Ian Stewart is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He has published more than eighty books including Mathematics of Life , Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities , Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures and The Science of Discworld trilogy with Terry Pratchett. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, appears frequently on radio and television, and does research on pattern formation and network dynamics.
Reviews
Stewart is Britain's most brilliant and prolific populariser of mathematics ... the book is a testament to the versatility of maths and how it is shaping our understanding of the world. -- Alex Bellos * Guardian *
As always, [Stewart] explains complicated mathematical ideas brilliantly * New Scientist *
A quirky look at the mathematics of biology for those who want to know about patterns on tigers, the taxonomy of lizards, alien life, and how much information in an egg is needed to make an elephant . Stewart has a lively humour and his book stretches the mind without pain. * The Times *
Will this book do for biomathematics what Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time did for relativity and cosmology? Time will tell. Until then, the distinguished author's friendly, well-argued style should guarantee its popular success -- Chris Howls * Times Higher Education *
Book Information
ISBN 9781846682056
Author Professor Ian Stewart
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 192mm * 130mm * 24mm