Using computerized visuals mixed with plenty of humor, Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy makes the most complex concepts accessible and engaging in The Story of Math Collection, which arrives to DVD in a value-priced collector’s set from Athena on January 15, 2013. The collection includes best-sellers The Story of Math and The Code, plus the full-length bonus program, The Music of the Primes. The Story of Math was voted “Best of the Year: Documentary” by BBC World News viewers in 2009. Filmed with top production values in Greece, Egypt, India, Russia, Germany, and many other exciting locales, these programs make math come alive. The DVD 5-disc boxed set with attractive foil packaging includes three programs as well as three “Math Shorts” (12 min.), a viewer’s guides, biographies of influential mathematicians, and more ($79.99, AthenaLearning.com).
Forming
the foundation for nearly everything we do, mathematics not only
describes our world but also reveals its beauty and mystery. Join author
and professor Marcus du Sautoy as he crisscrosses the globe and enlists
distinguished experts to uncover the history, meaning, and wonder of
math. Engaging and entertaining, these documentaries cover complex
topics with helpful visuals and healthy doses of
humor, revitalizing the subject as they unlock the very laws of the
universe.
Winner of the London Mathematical Society’s Berwick Prize, Marcus du Sautoy contributes regularly to the Times and the Guardian (U.K.),
has presented many TV and radio programs, and has authored numerous books, including
Symmetry. He also has a popular Twitter following @MarcusduSautoy.
Collection includes:
The Story of Math: Explores the colorful history of numbers
The Music of the Primes: Searches for harmony in the elusive primes
The Code: Delves into the hidden patterns underlying nature
BONUS FEATURES:
Three
“Math Shorts”:
Phi’s the Limit (4 min.), Go Forth and Multiply (4 min.), and Imagining the Impossible: The Mathematical Art of M.C. Escher (4 min.);
20-page viewer’s guide for
The Story of Math; 12-page viewer’s guide for
The Code; Biographies of influential mathematicians;
Plus discussion questions at
athenalearning.com
Street Date: January 15, 2013 SRP:
$79.99
DVD 5-Disc Boxed Set– 10 episodes - Approx. 484 min., plus bonus – Documentary – SDH subtitles
Our Thoughts
My husband is always talking about how everything in life can be explained by math. He believes the secret to life is just a math equation. I used to think he was just babbling, until I watched this three part documentary. I have never been very good with math, but you don't have to be wiz to follow along with this mini series.This set describes numbers and patterns in ways that the layman can understand. And while you might think it would be as boring as sitting through a college lecture, it really isn't. This DVD set held my attention and taught me things about the world I live in that I never knew. I feel like I have a deepened awareness of the magic of math, and I'm so glad I had a chance to watch these fantastic DVDs.
If you love documentaries or if you have a passion for math, than this is the DVD set for you. You can order The Story of Math Collection for only $79.99 at Acorn Media.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***
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