States that the mental construct of mathematics can provide humankind with a key tool to understanding the world, and discusses the implications of basic math concepts
Ian Stewart is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and is well known for his writing and broadcasting about mathematics for nonspecialists. He has written over 140 research papers on such subjects as symmetry in dynamics, pattern formation, chaos, and mathematical biology, as well as numerous popular books, including Letters to a Young Mathematician, Does God Play Dice?, What Shape Is a Snowflake?, Nature's Numbers, The Annotated Flatland, and Flatterland. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2001. He lives in Coventry, England.
Ian Stewart is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. His recent books include
Calculating the Cosmos, Significant Figures, In Pursuit of the Unknown, and
Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures. He is a fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in Coventry, UK.