The Story of Math, Disc 1
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Originally produced as a television mini-series in 2008.
disc 1. episode 1. The language of the universe ; episode 2. The genius of the East.
Presented by Marcus du Sautoy.
In this landmark series of films, University of Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy escorts viewers through the history of this most important of all intellectual disciplines. In a journey that takes him through the ages and around the world, he examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how, in a multitude of surprising ways, mathematical ideas underpin the science, technology, and culture that shape our world.
DVD; NTSC; 16x9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo.
REVIEWS & SUMMARIES
Library Journal ReviewCOMMUNITY REVIEWS
Be sure... submitted by Loryn on August 21, 2014, 12:26am you are not sleepy when watching, that you are a geek, and/or you love numbers
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
PUBLISHED
Silver Spring, MD : Distributed exclusively by Acorn Media U.S., [2009]
Year Published: 2009
Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language: English
Rated: NR
Format: DVD
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781598283563
1598283561
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Du Sautoy, Marcus,
McGann, Karen,
Dashwood, Robin,
Berry, David,
Duke, Kim,
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Open University.
Athena (Firm)
Acorn Media (Firm)
SUBJECTS
Mathematics -- History.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Television programs -- Great Britain.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.