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The Great Math Mystery, The

Synopsis
Documentary about the history and principles of mathematics presented by astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio, along with other mathematicians, physicists, and engineers. The programme traces the development of maths from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, and attempts to answer the question, is maths an invention or a discovery - and if it is an invention, why does it work so well when decoding the universe.
Series
Nova
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2016
Year of production
2015
Subjects
Mathematics
Keywords
history of mathematics; mathematical theorems; Pythagoras’ theorem; mathematical concepts

Online availability

URI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIBw3BgjgwI
Price
free
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Contributor
Mario Livio

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 1 NTSC
Price
$19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
60 minutes
Year
2018

Production Company

Name

PBS

Web
http://www.pbs.org External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

Web
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