数学家的图书馆：揭开数字力量的书籍 The Mathematicians Library : The Books That Unlocked The Power Of Numbers

基本信息

by Thomas K. Briggs (Author)

Series:Liber Historica

Format:Hardback 272 pages

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Imprint:Ivy Press

ISBN:9781836004851

Published:11 Sep 2025

Weight:1070g

Dimensions:235 x 196 (mm)

页面参数仅供参考，具体以实物为准

书籍简介

数学家图书馆以前所未有的方式探索数学的故事。这本非凡的藏书记录了数学思想的演变及其对世界的深远影响。这本精心策划的选集汇集了历史上最具影响力的著作和作家，展现了从古代石碑到当代文献的数学发现之旅。数学家图书馆带您翻阅历史的篇章，其中包括欧几里得的《几何原本》、斐波那契的《算盘之书》、希尔伯特的《几何基础》以及曼德布洛的《自然的分形几何》。

每本书都以独特的视角展现了数学如何塑造人类文明，引领着从交通、商业到艺术、科学等方方面面。数学是支配我们日常生活的无形力量，影响着从我们信赖的天气预报到我们依赖的技术的一切。它是人类进步的基石，经过几个世纪的研究、发现和跨文化合作不断发展。

本书通过呈现那些改变了我们理解世界方式的著作，揭示了数学家的宝贵遗产。这些著作涵盖了镌刻在泥板上的古代知识，以及巴比伦、希腊、罗马、中国、伊斯兰和玛雅学者的贡献。数学家图书馆提供了前所未有的途径，让我们得以接触到数学史上最伟大的思想家——柏拉图、毕达哥拉斯、欧几里得、希帕提娅、伽利略、爱因斯坦等等。数学家图书馆不仅仅是一个藏品库，更是一段探索定义我们理解世界的重要思想里程碑的旅程。无论您是学者、历史爱好者，还是仅仅对塑造我们生活的力量感到好奇，这本藏书都将引人入胜，并激发您的灵感。

揭开数学的秘密，探索统治我们世界的数字背后的光辉。目录：简介数学的起源史前数学的全球演变（巴比伦、埃及、希腊、罗马、中国、印度、伊斯兰、玛雅、中世纪欧洲）科学革命现代数学未来参考书目索引

Discover the story of mathematics like never before with The Mathematicians’ Library, an extraordinary collection that chronicles the evolution of mathematical thought and its profound impact on the world. This expertly curated anthology brings together the most influential works and authors from across history, showcasing the journey of mathematical discovery from ancient tablets to contemporary volumes. The Mathematicians’ Library takes you through the pages of history, featuring groundbreaking works like Euclid’s Elements, Fibonacci’s Liber Abaci, Hilbert’s Foundations of Geometry, and Mandelbrot’s The Fractal Geometry of Nature.

Each book offers a unique glimpse into how mathematics has shaped human civilization, guiding everything from transportation and commerce to art, science, and beyond. Mathematics is the invisible force that governs our daily lives, influencing everything from the weather forecasts we trust to the technology we depend on. It has been a cornerstone of human progress, evolving through centuries of research, discovery, and collaboration across cultures.

This book reveals that legacy by presenting works that have changed the way we understand our world, from ancient knowledge inscribed on clay tablets, the contributions of Babylonian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Islamic, and Maya scholars, The Mathematicians’ Library offers unparalleled access to the greatest minds in mathematics—Plato, Pythagoras, Euclid, Hypatia, Galileo, Einstein, and more. The Mathematicians’ Library is more than just a collection; it's a journey through the intellectual milestones that have defined our understanding of the world. Whether you're a scholar, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the forces that shape our lives, this collection will captivate and inspire.

Unlock the secrets of mathematics and discover the brilliance behind the numbers that rule our world. Table of contents:IntroductionThe Origins of MathematicsPrehistoricThe Global Evolution of Mathematics (Babylon, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, Islam, Maya, Medieval Europe)The Scientific RevolutionModern MathematicsThe FutureBibliographyIndex

作者简介

汤姆·布里格斯是一位数学教师和博物馆教育家，致力于让每个人都能接触到数学。他曾在布莱切利园工作，目前兼职教学，并为多家机构开发教育资源，包括英格兰银行（为其“货币的未来”展览）、家庭学习会议、威尔士博物馆和遗产教育者网络（GEM Wales）以及英国数学史学会。

Tom Briggs is a maths teacher and museum educator with a specific interest in making mathematics accessible to everyone. He previously worked at Bletchley Park and now teaches part-time while developing educational resources for various institutions, including the Bank of England (for their exhibition The Future of Money), the Family Learning Conference, GEM Wales (network of museum and heritage educators) and the British Society for the History of Mathematics.