Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey by Paul C. Pasles (E

Description: Benjamin Franklin's Numbers by Paul C. Pasles Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Revealing the mathematical side of Benjamin Franklin, this book explains the mathematics behind Franklins popular "Poor Richards Almanac", which featured such things as population estimates and a host of mathematical digressions. It includes optional math problems that challenge readers to match wits with the Founding Father himself. Publisher Description Few American lives have been as celebrated--or as closely scrutinized--as that of Benjamin Franklin. Yet until now Franklins biographers have downplayed his interest in mathematics, at best portraying it as the idle musings of a brilliant and ever-restless mind. In Benjamin Franklins Numbers, Paul Pasles reveals a side of the iconic statesman, scientist, and writer that few Americans know--his mathematical side. In fact, Franklin indulged in many areas of mathematics, including number theory, geometry, statistics, and economics. In this generously illustrated book, Pasles gives us the first mathematical biography of Benjamin Franklin. He draws upon previously unknown sources to illustrate Franklins genius for numbers as never before. Magic squares and circles were a lifelong fascination of Franklins. Here, for the first time, Pasles gathers every one of these marvelous creations together in one place. He explains the mathematics behind them and Franklins hugely popular Poor Richards Almanac, which featured such things as population estimates and a host of mathematical digressions.Pasles even includes optional math problems that challenge readers to match wits with the bespectacled Founding Father himself. Written for a general audience, this book assumes no technical skills beyond basic arithmetic. Benjamin Franklins Numbers is a delightful blend of biography, history, and popular mathematics. If you think you already know Franklins story, this entertaining and richly detailed book will make you think again. Author Biography Paul C. Pasles is associate professor of mathematical sciences at Villanova University. Details ISBN 0691129568 ISBN-13 9780691129563 Title Benjamin Franklin's Numbers Author Paul C. Pasles Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 272 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:161690780; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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