The (fabulous) Fibonacci numbers / Alfred S. Posamentier, Ingmar Lehmann ; afterword by Herbert A. Hauptman.

Author/creator Posamentier, Alfred S.
Other author Lehmann, Ingmar.
Format Book
Publication InfoAmherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2007.
Description385 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents A history and introduction to the Fibonacci numbers -- The Fibonacci numbers in nature -- The Fibonacci numbers and the Pascal triangle -- The Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio -- The Fibonacci numbers and continued fractions -- A potpourri of Fibonacci number applications -- The Fibonacci numbers found in art and architecture -- The Fibonacci numbers and musical form -- The famous binet formula for finding a particular Fibonacci number -- The Fibonacci numbers and fractals.
Local noteLittle-352029--305131030171P
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 371-373) and index.
LCCN 2006035406
ISBN9781591024750 (alk. paper)
ISBN1591024757 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QA241 .P665 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold