The story of math :
(DVD)
Published
Silver Spring, MD : Athena, [2009].
ISBN
9781598283563, 1598283561
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | DVD 510.9 STO | On Shelf |
| Downers Grove Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult | DVD 510.9 STO | On Shelf |
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD MATHEMATICS STORY | Checked out |
| Oak Lawn Public Library - AV | DVD 510.9 STORY | On Shelf |
| St. Charles Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction Videos | 510.9 STO | On Shelf |
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Published
Silver Spring, MD : Athena, [2009].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 310 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages)
Language
English
ISBN
9781598283563, 1598283561
UPC
0054961835690, 054961835690
Notes
General Note
Originally produced for television in 2008.
General Note
Includes bonus documentary: The music of the primes.
Participants/Performers
Presented by Marcus du Sautoy.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD; 16x9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo.
Language
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Local note
DVD
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Du Sautoy, M., McGann, K., Dashwood, R., Berry, D., & Duke, K. (2009). The story of math : . Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marcus. Du Sautoy et al.. 2009. The Story of Math :. Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marcus. Du Sautoy et al.. The Story of Math : Athena, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Du Sautoy, Marcus., et al. The Story of Math : Athena, 2009.
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