Journey through Genius
The Great Theorems of Mathematics
by William Dunham
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Math, Science, and History.
Like masterpieces of art, music, and literature, great mathematical theorems are creative milestones, works of genius destined to last forever. Now William Dunham gives them the attention they deserve.Dunham places each theorem within its historical context and explores the very human and often turbulent life of the creator ? from Archimedes, the a...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Math, Science, and History.
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Steven Strogatz
“For people who want to see some actual math in their pop math books, all the books by William Dunham are superb. I especially recommend “Journey through genius” and “The calculus gallery”. “Prime obsession” by John Derbyshire is also excellent.”
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