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Journey through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics,Used
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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 absentminded theoretician whose absorption in his work often precluded eating or bathing, to Gerolamo Cardano, the sixteenthcentury mathematician whose accomplishments flourished despite a bizarre array of misadventures, to the paranoid genius of modern times, Georg Cantor. He also provides stepbystep proofs for the theorems, each easily accessible to readers with no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics. A rare combination of the historical, biographical, and mathematical, Journey Through Genius is a fascinating introduction to a neglected field of human creativity.It is mathematics presented as a series of works of art; a fascinating lingering over individual examples of ingenuity and insight. It is mathematics by lightning flash. Isaac Asimov
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Journey through Genius'? A: 'Journey through Genius' focuses on the great theorems of mathematics, presenting them as creative milestones and exploring their historical context and the lives of their creators.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Journey through Genius' is William Dunham.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Journey through Genius' was published on August 1, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Journey through Genius' contains 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone with a basic understanding of mathematics? A: Yes, the book provides step-by-step proofs that are accessible to readers with no more than a high school mathematics knowledge.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Journey through Genius' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Journey through Genius' is the First Edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers significant mathematical theorems, their historical context, and biographical insights into the mathematicians behind them.
- Q: Is this book considered a good introduction to mathematics? A: Yes, 'Journey through Genius' is regarded as a fascinating introduction to the field of mathematics through its exploration of great theorems.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: 'Journey through Genius' is sold as a new item.