| Description |
3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; 16x9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Language |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Performer |
Presented by Marcus du Sautoy. |
| 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. |
| 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 -- bonus disc. The music of the primes (2005) / written by Marcus du Sautoy ; directed and produced by Robin Dashwood. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- History -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
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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Athena (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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Open University.
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| Added Title |
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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