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Paul Hoffman

b. 30 March 1956

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Paul Hoffman is the president and CEO of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is also a prominent author, science educator, food entrepreneur, and host of the PBS television series Great Minds of Science. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hoffman_(science_writer)

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Science Biography Mathematics

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Hoffman, Paul

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Book cover of The Man Who Loved Only Numbers
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The Man Who Loved Only Numbers

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Archimedes' Revenge

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King's Gambit

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Wings of madness

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The Left Hand of God

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Paul Hoffman best known for?

    Paul Hoffman is widely recognized for his biographical work on the mathematician Paul Erdos, titled "The Man Who Loved Only Numbers," which won the National Book Critics Circle Award.

  • Has Paul Hoffman written for television?

    Paul Hoffman hosted the PBS television series "Great Minds of Science," where he explored the lives and discoveries of notable scientific figures.

  • What is Paul Hoffman's writing style like?

    Paul Hoffman's writing is characterized by its ability to make complex scientific and mathematical concepts accessible and engaging for a general audience, often blending biographical narrative with scientific explanation.