Infinite Powers
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Infinite Powers is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that explores the history, ideas, and real-world impact of calculus in an accessible, narrative style.
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| Infinite Powers canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12797664 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Infinite Powers Context triple: [Steven Strogatz, notableWork, Infinite Powers]
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A.
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a popular science book by mathematician Ian Stewart that explores the history, impact, and ideas behind seventeen landmark mathematical equations that have shaped modern civilization.
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Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
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C.
The Joy of x
The Joy of x is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that uses everyday stories and clear explanations to reveal the beauty and relevance of math in daily life.
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D.
The Infinite Book
The Infinite Book is a popular science work by cosmologist John D. Barrow that explores the concept of infinity across mathematics, physics, philosophy, and cosmology.
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E.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Infinite Powers Target entity description: Infinite Powers is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that explores the history, ideas, and real-world impact of calculus in an accessible, narrative style.
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A.
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World
In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World is a popular science book by mathematician Ian Stewart that explores the history, impact, and ideas behind seventeen landmark mathematical equations that have shaped modern civilization.
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B.
Letters to a Young Mathematician
"Letters to a Young Mathematician" is a popular science book by Ian Stewart that offers personal, accessible guidance on the nature of mathematical thinking and the life of a mathematician.
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C.
The Joy of x
The Joy of x is a popular mathematics book by Steven Strogatz that uses everyday stories and clear explanations to reveal the beauty and relevance of math in daily life.
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D.
The Infinite Book
The Infinite Book is a popular science work by cosmologist John D. Barrow that explores the concept of infinity across mathematics, physics, philosophy, and cosmology.
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E.
Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity
"Everything and More: A Compact History of Infinity" is a non-fiction book by David Foster Wallace that explores the mathematical concept of infinity through a blend of rigorous exposition, historical narrative, and the author’s distinctive literary style.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ popular mathematics book ⓘ |
| author | Steven Strogatz ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| explores |
development of calculus from ancient Greece to the present
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impact of calculus on economics ⓘ impact of calculus on engineering ⓘ impact of calculus on medicine ⓘ impact of calculus on science ⓘ impact of calculus on technology ⓘ role of infinity in mathematics ⓘ |
| featuresPerson |
Archimedes
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Galileo Galilei ⓘ Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz ⓘ Isaac Newton ⓘ Johannes Kepler ⓘ René Descartes ⓘ |
| genre |
history of mathematics
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mathematics ⓘ |
| hasForm |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ hardcover ⓘ paperback ⓘ |
| hasTopic |
area and volume
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continuous change ⓘ infinity ⓘ mathematical modeling ⓘ rates of change ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme | how calculus reveals the hidden rules of the universe ⓘ |
| narrativeStyle |
accessible
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popular science ⓘ story-driven ⓘ |
| notableFor |
connecting calculus to real-world problems
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historical storytelling about mathematics ⓘ making calculus concepts accessible without heavy formalism ⓘ |
| publisher |
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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linked to:
Houghton Mifflin
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| subject |
applications of calculus
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calculus ⓘ derivatives ⓘ differential equations ⓘ history of calculus ⓘ infinite series ⓘ integrals ⓘ limits ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers
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science enthusiasts ⓘ students of mathematics ⓘ |
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Strogatz