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This is a fascinating journey through the history of one of the world's most famous and remarkable mathematical equations. The Pythagorean Theorem is one of the best-known equations in mathematics. Its origins reach back to the beginnings of civilization, and today every student continues to study it. What most non-mathematicians don't understand or appreciate is why this simply stated theorem has fascinated countless generations. ""The Pythagorean Theorem"" is an entertaining and informative book that explores the history and importance of this remarkable equation. It begins with a brief history of Pythagoras and the early use of his theorem by the ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Indians and Chinese - who were using it intuitively long before Pythagoras' name was attached. It further examines the ingenious ways in which the theorem has been proved throughout history, including some highly imaginative diagrams dating back thousands of years, as well as demonstrating some of the curious applications it has been used for down the centuries. The book concludes with a look at the theorem from a non-mathematical point of view, exploring the many ways it manifests itself through nature and even in music.

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A delightful departure from the typical mathematics book...[it] is a must read for students, teachers, college professors, an anyone interested in mathematics. <br>- Mathematics Teacher<br><br> [Posamentier's] work is nothing short of comprehensive and remains the most standard work to represent Pythagorian thought in a modern era.... A dynamic read for stimulating your brain. <br>- San Francisco Book Review<br><br> Posamentier explains well. He doesn't condescend, and he assumes that we'll follow what he has to say because he explains it in such an order that it's very hard not to follow... It ought to be dull, but it's not: it's fascinating.... Posamentier is on the list of writers I'll watch for, because I know now that if he writes about a subject then I will end up understanding it. <br>- BiblioBuffet<br><br> A fine addition to any math history library. <br>- The Bookwatch, The Midwest Book review<br><br> An enjoyable read and a good reference. Highly recommended. <br>- Choice

A delightful departure from the typical mathematics book [it] is a must read for students, teachers, college professors, an anyone interested in mathematics. - <i>Mathematics Teache</i>r [Posamentier's] work is nothing short of comprehensive and remains the most standard work to represent Pythagorian thought in a modern era . A dynamic read for stimulating your brain. - <i>San Francisco Book Review</i> Posamentier explains well. He doesn't condescend, and he assumes that we'll follow what he has to say because he explains it in such an order that it's very hard not to follow It ought to be dull, but it's not: it's fascinating.... Posamentier is on the list of writers I'll watch for, because I know now that if he writes about a subject then I will end up understanding it. - <i>BiblioBuffet</i> A fine addition to any math history library. - <i>The Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review</i> An enjoyable read and a good reference. Highly recommended. - <i>Choice</i>

A delightful departure from the typical mathematics book...[it] is a must read for students, teachers, college professors, an anyone interested in mathematics. - Mathematics Teache r [Posamentier's] work is nothing short of comprehensive and remains the most standard work to represent Pythagorian thought in a modern era.... A dynamic read for stimulating your brain. - San Francisco Book Review Posamentier explains well. He doesn't condescend, and he assumes that we'll follow what he has to say because he explains it in such an order that it's very hard not to follow... It ought to be dull, but it's not: it's fascinating.... Posamentier is on the list of writers I'll watch for, because I know now that if he writes about a subject then I will end up understanding it. - BiblioBuffet A fine addition to any math history library. - The Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review An enjoyable read and a good reference. Highly recommended. - Choice

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Alfred Posamentier is professor of mathematics education at The City College of the City University of New York, and the author of more than 40 math related books.

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