--- product_id: 292654751 title: "Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World" brand: "ian stewart" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World **Brand:** ian stewart **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World by ian stewart - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that) ## Best For - ian stewart enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ian stewart brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The seventeen equations that form the basis for life as we know it. Most people are familiar with history's great equations: Newton's Law of Gravity, for instance, or Einstein's theory ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 13.84 x 2.54 x 21.08 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade Level | 8 and up | | Isbn 10 | 0465085989 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0465085989 | | Item Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 360 pages | | Publication Date | 8 October 2013 | | Publisher | Basic Books | | Reading Age | 13 years and up | ## Images ![Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71d3SSjXTtL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertaining description of some of our most important equations *by on Reviewed in the United States 1 September 2012* Ian Stewart is a master of writing mathematics that can be understood. This latest addition to his literature brings to the casual reader 17 of the equations the author believes have changed the world. Some will be known to almost all and some are more embedded in everyday use rather than everyday knowledge. But the authors ability to describe the equations, history and importance follows in each of his chapters.The equations covered starts with Pythagoras's Theorom, then discusses logarithms, the limit equation in calculus, newtons gravity, the properties of i, eulers formula for topology, the normal distribution, the wave equation, the fourier transform, navier-stokes, maxwell's equations, the second law of thermodynamics, E=MC^2, schrodingers equation, shannon's theorem in information theory, basic chaos from dynamical systems and the black and scholes equations.From the first chapter the author brings illumination to his topics combining intuition with his insight. For example in Pythagoras's Theorem, the author discusses its properties, how it was interpreted (as relation of areas, as relation of triange etc) to what it tells us about geometry. Most of us are familiar with the equation but some subtle but very important details are provided and pondered- with a result that creates a certain awe.The book is filled with insight and description that can be understood by the casual reader. This is not a math book, some of the chapters have some relatively sophisticated mathematical ideas, but they are peripheral rather than core to the chapter. The book gives a sense of history and describes much of the pratical significance of the math the author introduces. I highly recommend this to all interested in how math affects the real world in application as well as to those just interested in the history some of our most important equations. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It covers 17 very important equations. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 4 July 2019* I've read quite a few chapters. I think it does cover 17 very important equations (especially for myself as an engineer). I think that technical books have to suit a person's existing knowledge, and this book seems to suit me very well. I find it generally very well written. It is clear (it does a very good job of explaining the equations in words), and has a very good blend of history, technical explanation and examples. I find it enjoyable and educational. The fact that it is written by an experienced, world renowned mathematician adds to my confidence in the book. At over 300 pages with some useful black and white figures, I think it is very good value for money (it is also very well laid out and accessible). It can be read from cover-to-cover, but each chapter can stand alone, so the book can be used for reference purposes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased as a gift *by on Reviewed in Canada 25 April 2023* The person loved it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that](https://www.desertcart.be/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*