--- product_id: 292654751 title: "Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World" brand: "dr ian stewart" price: "€ 25.74" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World **Brand:** dr ian stewart **Price:** € 25.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World by dr ian stewart - **How much does it cost?** € 25.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that) ## Best For - dr ian stewart enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr ian stewart brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World ## Images ![Basic Books In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71d3SSjXTtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It covers 17 very important equations. *by M***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2019* I've read quite a few chapters. I think it does cover 17 very important equations (especially for myself as an engineer). I think that technical books have to suit a person's existing knowledge, and this book seems to suit me very well. I find it generally very well written. It is clear (it does a very good job of explaining the equations in words), and has a very good blend of history, technical explanation and examples. I find it enjoyable and educational. The fact that it is written by an experienced, world renowned mathematician adds to my confidence in the book. At over 300 pages with some useful black and white figures, I think it is very good value for money (it is also very well laid out and accessible). It can be read from cover-to-cover, but each chapter can stand alone, so the book can be used for reference purposes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid book. Skip the last waffling chapter. *by D***K on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2021* This is a great read for the numerate but gets a bit technical for those less mathematically inclined. It is not a book for those not comfortable with mathematics and formulae.All in all I found this a solid read covering a lot of ground. I recommend it for a technical overview of the important equations over history and I enjoyed it.My only complaint is the last chapter which comes across largely as a rant against financial services and investment management. Stewart goes off topic and outside of his expertise in a meandering and unfocused way. I have no issue with bashing the banks for unreasonable risks taken and unreasonable reliance on mathematical models in a less predictable (fat tailed) behavioral world, but this chapter goes about this in a very weak manner and is off topic.So get the book if you are interested in the equations that changed the world, but skip the last chapter if you already know that bankers take stupid risks (because of the reward structures) and are over reliant on unrealistic models! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should be on school syllabuses *by X***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2012* When learning Maths at secondary school in the UK, one learns theorems, equations, mathematical methods, learns how to apply them, answers questions on them in class and in exams and stops there. Maths done. Finished.Ian Stewart sees this gap between the Maths people know and the uses of this Maths both historically and in our present-day societies. An example is his chapter on logarithms. Many have heard of logarithms and know the basic logarithmic rules of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. What Stewart does, as he does with the other 16 equations, formulas and mathematical ideas, is to give the historical development of logarithms, describes how they function, describe how they are useful and describes their various important applications in our daily lives.Stewart is a great ambassador for Maths and has done a great deal to make the subject seem less stuffy and more approachable to the reader. If students were introduced to the applications, meanings and ideas behind the Maths they are taught at school at an earlier age via Stewart's book then maybe there would be a greater passion developed amongst adolescents to study it further and realise its importance in understanding the world around us. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/292654751-basic-books-in-pursuit-of-the-unknown-17-equations-that) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*