Brian Clegg

Game Theory

Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things, but mathematics rapidly took on a life of its own, occupying a parallel virtual world. In Are Numbers Real? Brian Clegg explores the way that maths has become more and more detached from reality, yet despite this is driving the development of modern physics.

It was all about strategy - what was the best approach to win...

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you


Everyday Chaos

Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things, but mathematics rapidly took on a life of its own, occupying a parallel virtual world. In Are Numbers Real? Brian Clegg explores the way that maths has become more and more detached from reality, yet despite this is driving the development of modern physics.

This mind-bending intellectual ride will appeal to readers of Eugenia Cheng and Alberto Cairo

(Publishers Weekly)

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you


Are Numbers Real?

Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things, but mathematics rapidly took on a life of its own, occupying a parallel virtual world. In Are Numbers Real? Brian Clegg explores the way that maths has become more and more detached from reality, yet despite this is driving the development of modern physics.

Even the most math-phobic have nothing to fear in the latest from English science writer Clegg… lighthearted yet far-reaching look at the history of numbers and how we use them

(Publishers Weekly)

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you

Dice World

As troubling as we pattern-seeking humans may find it, modern science has repeatedly shown us that randomness is the underlying heartbeat of nature.

ROYAL SOCIETY PRIZE LONGLIST

A fantastic look at the importance of randomness, full of interesting and philosophical ideas while still remaining open and accessible.

Royal Society Judges

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you


Introducing Infinity

Infinity is a profoundly counter-intuitive and brain-twisting subject that has inspired many great thinkers, and driven others to the brink of insanity. See what it can do for you in this superbly illustrated graphic guide.

Infinity is a very big subject.

Almost everyone

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you


A Brief History of Infinity

Infinity is a subject that teases and fascinates. It has driven more than one mathematician mad, yet young children play with the concept, counting faster and faster before triumphantly shouting 'Infinity!'

A breathtaking mix of the gradual revelation of the infinite and the amazing paradoxes it throws up: time to head for infinity and beyond.

Endlessly fascinating.

(The Independent)

Using these links earns us commission at no cost to you

Links to purchase books earn us commission at no cost to you

© Brian Clegg - Privacy Statement - Contact Brian

Subscribe to a free weekly email from Brian