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# In Pursuit of the Unknown

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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    One of the best challenging books I have read.
  

*by W***A on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024*

I have always enjoyed studying/employing higher level math. I also liked studying history and the evolution of science. This book explains so much. It's one that you read a sentence or paragraph at a time and then think about what you just read. Had to research many of the terms as I progressed.  Without a doubt, several hours well spent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Thorough yet accessible history of most of the world's important equations
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021*

Professor Stewart does a great job in this book discussing the flow of mathematical and scientific thought through human history and how those times produced these 17 great equations. I found the book engrossing, with sufficient detail provided to understand the general make-up of each equation without getting into the weeds of mathematical formalism. Professor Stewart focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of each equation and their application to the many branches of science, from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, from social science to biology and even finance. The breadth of topics discussed is amazing and up-to-date as of 2012. (The Higgs boson has now been found.) There are a few typos here and there and some occasional glancing politics, but nothing that interferes with the gist of the topic. As an engineer most of my exposure to these equations has been in classes and books where I feel like a hiker surrounded by an impenetrable forest of weeds. This book is like finding and climbing to the top of a nearby peak where I can finally see the terrain clearly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    This is a good book, which should be required reading for serious math students and teachers.
  

*by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013*

Professor Stewart selected 17 equations that changed the world. He discusses each equation in an engaging and practical manner, and he gives a number of illustrations of how those equations have and are impacting our lives. One could argue whether these 17 equations completely describe our civilization, or whether all should be included (unless you happen to work or be interested in special areas, such as communications or signal processing - in which case, those equations governing propagation and information theory are of major importance.) Indeed, the author frequently points out that the equations are not independent, but richly interrelated . One can not argue that Professor Stewart doesn't give thoughtful discussions of the development and meaning of each equation. He presents many detailed references and side stories of how the equations were developed, the "blind alleys" pursued, those who opposed or aided in their development, and the time periods involved. Indeed, the author gives sufficient historical detail to satisfy ordinary history "buffs". These humanity references, together with treatment of the mathematic principles, ensures well rounded satisfaction to the reader.I do not recommend one speed-read this book, but rather cover one equation at a sitting while reading in a contemplative manner.Professor Stewart gives ample reasons for anticipation of future improvements or changes in mathematical descriptions of the world(s) in which we live. For example, he challenges the reader with the exciting possibility of how dark matter may change our understanding of the universe: he does this best in the final chapter, "Where Next?" The potential for string theory, general universal theory, and the Higgs Boson creates an atmosphere of anticipation and the need to learn more - that is a major credit to the author!Structurally speaking, this book is constructed so that each equation or chapter is virtually independent of the preceding chapter. This is very convenient, allowing the reader to select which equation to study, without the necessity of thumbing back to prior chapters to clarify some reference.I had one surprising disappointment on accuracy or proof reading, when the author, on page 40, states that the note, middle C, is 440 cycles per second. This dismayed me, because it made me doubt many other bits of referenced information, which makes this book so interesting. This mistake was not repeated in the chapter on wave motion - which restored my confidence and caused me to forgive this one error, however blatant. All in all, this is a commendable book, one which spurs the imagination, and increases the understanding of mathematical equations.I recommend this book to all students of mathematics and those responsible for teaching the subject to others.

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