| Description |
3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages). |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Presented by Marcus du Sautoy. |
| Note |
Originally produced as episodes of the television mini-series: The story of maths. |
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Program content: c2008. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; 16x9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Audience |
TV parental guidelines rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Note |
Includes bonus documentary: The music of the primes. |
| Contents |
disc 1. episode 1. The language of the universe ; episode 2. The genius of the East -- disc 2. episode 3. The frontiers of space ; episode 4. To infinity and beyond. |
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Bonus material: The music of the primes (78 min.) -- Mathematician biographies. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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| Added Author |
Du Sautoy, Marcus.
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McGann, Karen.
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Dashwood, Robin.
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Berry, David.
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Duke, Kim.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Open University.
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Athena (Firm)
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Note |
Also known as: Story of maths |
| Added Title |
Story of maths (Television program)
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Language of the universe.
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Genius of the East.
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Frontiers of space.
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To infinity and beyond.
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Music of the primes.
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| ISBN |
9781598283563 |
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1598283561 |
| Standard No. |
054961835690 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8356 Athena |
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