
圆周率的历史
A History of π
Petr Beckmann · 初版 1970 年
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作者指出,pi的历史虽只是数学史的一小部分,却折射出了整个人类的历史。Petr Beckmann举起了这面镜子,不仅展现了pi取得突破的时代背景,也揭示了当科学受到军国主义或宗教狂热扼杀时其停滞不前的历史环境。本书的数学难度循序渐进、宽容度高,适合不同年龄段与不同兴趣爱好的广大读者。
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A History of π
Petr Beckmann · 初版 1970 年
作者指出,pi的历史虽只是数学史的一小部分,却折射出了整个人类的历史。Petr Beckmann举起了这面镜子,不仅展现了pi取得突破的时代背景,也揭示了当科学受到军国主义或宗教狂热扼杀时其停滞不前的历史环境。本书的数学难度循序渐进、宽容度高,适合不同年龄段与不同兴趣爱好的广大读者。
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为什么大家对圆周率(pi)这么着迷?我知道,我知道,历史悠久,跌宕起伏很有趣(你一定要读读彼得·贝克曼的《圆周率的历史》),但我意思是,大多数人根本不知道那段历史啊。为什么不是自然对数底 e 呢(也有很酷的口诀来背它啊)?或者,为什么不是精细结构常数的值?那可承载着宇宙的奥秘啊……
Why are people so fascinated with pi? I know, I know, long history, interesting twists and turns (you've just got to read Petr Beckman's A History of Pi), but I mean most people don't know that history. Why not e (there are cool phrases to memorize that, too)? Or, why not the value of the fine structure constant, that holds the mystery of the universe.…
如果你对圆周率感兴趣,彼得·贝克曼写的《圆周率的历史》(A History of Pi)是必读之作,不仅因为里面干货满满,还因为他不落窠臼的视角。要知道阿基米德当年是用96边形来估算 pi 的取值范围的(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi)!……
If you're interested in pi, the book A History of Pi by Petr Beckman is a must read, not only for the good information but also for his nonconventional approach. Note that Archimedes used a 96-sided polygon to estimate bounds on the value of pi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi)!…
如果你对圆周率的数学发展史感兴趣,这本《圆周率的历史》绝对必读:https://www.amazon.com/History-Pi-Petr-Beckmann/dp/031238185...
If you're interested in the mathematical development of Pi the book A History of Pi is a must read: https://www.amazon.com/History-Pi-Petr-Beckmann/dp/031238185...
《图论导引》- 理查德·J·特鲁多;《圆周率的历史》- 彼得·贝克曼;《天才之旅:数学名定理历险记》- 威廉·邓纳姆;《如何烘焙π》- 程守理。这些都算是“科普数学”类书籍——也就是说,它们更多是为了……
Introduction to Graph Theory - Richard J. Trudeau A History of Pi - Petr Beckmann Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics - William Dunham How to Bake Pi - Eugenia Chang These are all sort of 'pop-math' books -- that is, they're more intended to…
……《数学入门》- W. W. 索耶;《来自圣经的证明》- 艾格纳与齐格勒;《x的奇幻之旅》- 史蒂芬·斯托加茨;《四维几何玩具制作指南》- 马特·帕克;《什么是数学?》- 柯朗与罗宾;《圆周率的历史》- 彼得·贝克曼;《虚数的故事》- 保罗·纳欣;《e的故事:一个常数的传奇》- 埃利·毛尔;《想象中的数》- 巴里·马祖尔;《天才之旅》- 威廉·邓纳姆;《素数之恋》- 约翰·德比希尔
…Mathematics - W. W. Sawyer Proofs from The Book - Aigner and Ziegler The Joy of x - Steven Strogatz Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension - Matt Parker What is Mathematics? - Courant and Robbins A History of PI - Petr Beckmann An Imaginary Tale - Paul Nahin e: The Story of a Number - Eli Maor Imagining Numbers - Barry Mazur Journey Through Genius - William Dunham Prime Obsession - John Derbyshire
在看那段引用时,Wikipedia 页面上有一点相当重要,必须记在心里:“他的记述主要取材于约翰·贝克曼(Johann Beckmann)1797年的著作《发明、发现与起源史》(A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins)。[11] 事实上,贝克曼的记述,以及由此衍生的麦凯(Mackay)的记述,主要是取材于1637年出版的三份带有反投机目的的匿名小册子。[36]……
A rather important bit from the Wikipedia page to keep in mind when reading that quote: "His account was largely sourced from a 1797 work by Johann Beckmann titled A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins.[11] In fact, Beckmann's account, and thus Mackay's by derivation, was primarily sourced to three anonymous pamphlets published in 1637 with an anti-speculative agenda.[36]…