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Significant Figures: Lives and Works of Trailblazing Mathematicians
Professor Ian Stewart
Vivid accounts of the lives of 25 of the world's greatest mathematicians with clear descriptions of their far-reaching discoveries.
320 pages, Black and white photos, figures and diagrams throughout
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 2, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9781781254301 |
| Publishers | Profile Books Ltd |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 151 × 176 × 24 mm · 226 g |
| Language | English |
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