Bibliograph

The story of math, written by Marcus du Sautoy ; directed and produced by Karen McGann, Robin Dashwood, and David Berry ; series producer, Kim Duke ; a co-production of the BBC and the Open University

Type

Label

The story of math, written by Marcus du Sautoy ; directed and produced by Karen McGann, Robin Dashwood, and David Berry ; series producer, Kim Duke ; a co-production of the BBC and the Open University

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

The story of math

Oclc number

551173256

Responsibility statement

written by Marcus du Sautoy ; directed and produced by Karen McGann, Robin Dashwood, and David Berry ; series producer, Kim Duke ; a co-production of the BBC and the Open University

Runtime

232

Summary

Professor Marcus du Sautoy presents the history of mathematics. In a journey that takes him through the ages and around the world, he examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how, in a multitude of surprising ways, mathematical ideas underpin the science, technology, and culture that shape our world

Table Of Contents

Disc 1. The language of the universe ; The genius of the East -- Disc 2. The frontiers of space ; To infinity and beyond -- [Disc 3]. The music of the primes

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification