The Secret Lives of Numbers
A Global History of Mathematics & Its Unsung Trailblazers
(Autor) Kate KitagawaA revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of maths 'Lively, satisfying, good at explaining difficult concepts' The Sunday Times Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell introduce readers to the mathematical boundary-smashers who have been erased by history because of their race, gender or nationality. From the brilliant Arabic scholars of the ninth-century House of Wisdom, and the pioneering African American mathematicians of the twentieth century, to the 'lady computers' around the world who revolutionised our knowledge of the night sky, we meet these fascinating trailblazers and see how they contributed to our global knowledge today. This revisionist, completely accessible and radically inclusive history of mathematics is as entertaining as it is important.
Kate Kitagawa
Kate Kitagawa is a Japanese-American author known for her impactful and evocative writing style. She is best known for her novel "The Cherry Blossom Path," which explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and family relationships. Kitagawa's works often incorporate elements of magical realism and folklore from both Japanese and American traditions. Her writing has had a significant impact on the literary world, particularly in the realm of multicultural literature. Kitagawa's ability to seamlessly blend different cultural influences has earned her praise for her unique and thought-provoking storytelling.
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