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Love and Math

Love and Math

The heart of hidden reality
Biography & MemoirMathematics
Pages
292
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating world of mathematics through the eyes of a leading twenty-first-century mathematician. This book blends the story of Edward Frenkel's personal journey with the grand adventure of mathematics itself, particularly the groundbreaking Langlands Program. It reveals how mathematical formulas can possess the same beauty as art and how creating new mathematics is a deeply personal, artistic pursuit. Prepare to appreciate the powerful and aesthetic side of mathematics, even if you've always found it intimidating.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeInspiringIntellectual
Coming of Age

Genres

Biography & Memoir Mathematics Science Biography

About the author

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Edward Frenkel

Edward Vladimirovich Frenkel (Russian: Эдуáрд Влади́мирович Фре́нкель, sometimes spelled Э́двард Фре́нкель) is a Russian-American mathematician working in representation theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics. He is a professor of mathematics at University of California, Berkeley, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and author of the bestselling book Love and Math. --Wikipedia Photo Attribution: *Eget værk, Søren Fuglede Jørgensen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedi...