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010849
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London, Robinson, 2002.
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xx, 278pPale green spine
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Details the story of the great Moghul kings of India covering their exquisite art and architecture, their organised administration systems that were later adopted by the British and a host of their achievements.
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Babur
Humayun
Akbar
Jahangir
Shah Jahan
Aurangzeb
Epilogue
Notes and sources
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9781841195339 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 011122 | 954.025/GAS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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019480
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London, Robinson, 2015.
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321pPale green spine
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Mathematics is a product of human culture which has developed along with our attempts to comprehend the world around us. In A Brief History of Mathematical Thought, Luke Heaton explores how the language of mathematics has evolved over time, enabling new technologies and shaping the way people think. From stone-age rituals to algebra, calculus, and the concept of computation, Heaton shows the enormous influence of mathematics on science, philosophy and the broader human story. The book traces the fascinating history of mathematical practice, focusing on the impact of key conceptual innovations. Its structure of thirteen chapters split between four sections is dictated by a combination of historical and thematic considerations. In the first section, Heaton illuminates the fundamental concept of number. He begins with a speculative and rhetorical account of prehistoric rituals, before describing the practice of mathematics in Ancient Egypt, Babylon and Greece. He then examines the relationship between counting and the continuum of measurement, and explains how the rise of algebra has dramatically transformed our world. In the second section, he explores the origins of calculus and the conceptual shift that accompanied the birth of non-Euclidean geometries. In the third section, he examines the concept of the infinite and the fundamentals of formal logic. Finally, in section four, he considers the limits of formal proof, and the critical role of mathematics in our ongoing attempts to comprehend the world around us. The story of mathematics is fascinating in its own right, but Heaton does more than simply outline a history of mathematical ideas. More importantly, he shows clearly how the history and philosophy of maths provides an invaluable perspective on human nature
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9781472117113 Pb.
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| I01622 | 510.1/HEA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007901
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Great Britain, Robinson, 2006.
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310pBlack Spine
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Potrays how apocalyptic beliefs have shapes the story of humanity.
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The Origins of Apocalyptic Faith
The Birth of Apocalyptic Faith
Visions of the End in Europe: Part One
Visions of the End in Europe: Part Two
War and Apocalypse in the Twentieth Century
Apocalypse in America: Part One
Apocalypse in America: Part Two
The End of the World as We Know It
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1845291603 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 008268 | 001.9/PEA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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020499
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London, Robinson, 2015.
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xvi, 171pBlue spine
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The origins, progress and future of human evolution have been a focal point for scientists and scholars seeking solutions to the world's most pervasive problems. Biologists, anthropologists, and sociologists have developed theories to help us to understand, and address, the inherent hostility of human nature. But there has been one noticeable absence in these scientific endeavours: a psychological analysis. This book provides a uniquely psychological perspective on the origins of human nature, the evolution of conflict, and the possible futures for our culture and society. It shows how neuroscience and evolution can help us guide political, cultural and social progress. The Social Brain provides an entirely new perspective on the diversity debate: the idea that it is not simply a matter of what is right or wrong, but that diversity is critical to our very survival as a civilization, and as a species. Diversity doesn't damage our economy: it is the essential element that fuels creativity, innovation and growth. It was what triggered our intellectual evolution and technological progress, and it will be integral to helping us tackle the most pressing social and economic concerns of our time.
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9781472120236 Pb.
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| I01759 | 302/CRI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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