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The Mathematical Universe

The Mathematical Universe

An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities
BiographyHistory
Pages
314
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore the beauty and majesty of the mathematical universe, from the elegance of the Pythagorean theorem to the complexities of integral calculus. William Dunham introduces a selection of great proofs, notorious disputes, and intriguing unsolved mysteries, spanning over five thousand years of mathematical history. Discover marvels like the Monte Carlo Method and the ancient riddle of Dido's Problem, while encountering the brilliant and often eccentric masters of math at their work.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Biography History Mathematics

About the author

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William Dunham

William Wade Dunham is an American writer who was originally trained in topology but became interested in the history of mathematics and specializes in Leonhard Euler. He has received several awards for writing and teaching on this subject. --Wikipedia