John Murray Big Math: The Hidden Codes That Run Our World - Hardcover, 304 Pages

This maths book explores the ideas behind the digital tools used in everyday life, from search engines to social media and AI. Written by mathematicians Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend, it is for readers interested in modern mathematics, computing and how technology shapes our lives.

Key Features

• Maths Concepts: Explains matrices, vectors, networks, Markov chains, optimisation and linear algebra.
• Digital World: Explores how modern mathematics underpins computer science and quantum computing.
• Long History: Traces the story of these mathematical ideas from early examples to their role in modern life.
• Big Questions: Examines what it means when mathematical systems grow beyond our understanding.

Specifications

• Authors: Steven Strogatz and Alex Townsend
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: John Murray
• Publication Date: 19 Nov. 2026
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.7 x 24 cm (6.1 x 0.7 x 9.4 in)
• Release Date: 2026-11-19
• EAN: 9781399819985