Wood, Brass and Baboon Bones

Synopsis: An introduction to the idea of mathematical modelling. Explores how humans have used everyday materials to create mathematical models to help the describe, predict and control the world around them. Looks at 10,000 years of mathematical modelling, from the puzzling lines etched on a tiny baboon bone to the intricate brass designs of Babbage’s engines and Kelvin’s tide predictor.
Series: Using Mathematics, Course Mst121
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: mathematical modelling

Producer

Phil Gauron

Cast

Carmen Jackson Pryce

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