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Mathematics without apologies

Pages
464
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

What do pure mathematicians do, and why do they do it? Looking beyond the conventional answers--for the sake of truth, beauty, and practical applications--this book offers an eclectic panorama of the lives and values and hopes and fears of mathematicians in the twenty-first century, assembling material from a startlingly diverse assortment of scholarly, journalistic, and pop culture sources.

About the author

M
Michael Harris

Michael Harris writes about finance and economics. His book, Journeys Through The Market, explores the complexities of global markets. Harris aims to make complex financial topics understandable for a general audience.