Buy this book on-line Barrow, John D : Pi in the Sky : Counting, Thinking, and BeingClarendon Press, Oxford, 1992 ISBN 0198539568
FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A thoughtful study of the origins, meaning, and mysteries of mathematics, from primitive counting to complex computing, the propensities of the human mind for numerical work, number mysticism, Euclid's geometry and its impact upon philosophy, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains further reading list, indexed, 317pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Barrow, John D : Pi in the Sky : Counting, Thinking, and Being. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including collectables, livres d'occasion, first editions, fine bindings and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |