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The Man Who Loved Only Numbers: The Story Of Paul Erdos And The Search For Mathematical Truth-used
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A Funny, Marvelously Readable Portrait Of One Of The Most Brilliant And Eccentric Men In History.' The Seattle Timespaul Erdos Was An Amazing And Prolific Mathematician Whose Life As A Worldwandering Numerical Nomad Was Legendary. He Published Almost 1500 Scholarly Papers Before His Death In 1996, And He Probably Thought More About Math Problems Than Anyone In History. Like A Traveling Salesman Offering His Thoughts As Wares, Erdos Would Show Up On The Doorstep Of One Mathematician Or Another And Announce, 'My Brain Is Open.' After Working Through A Problem, He'D Move On To The Next Place, The Next Solution.Hoffman'S Book, Like Sylvia Nasar'S Biography Of John Nash, A Beautiful Mind, Reveals A Genius'S Life That Transcended The Merely Quirky. But Erdos'S Brand Of Madness Was Joyful, Unlike Nash'S Despairing Schizophrenia. Erdos Never Tried To Dilute His Obsessive Passion For Numbers With Ordinary Emotional Interactions, Thus Avoiding Hurting The People Around Him, As Nash Did. Oliver Sacks Writes Of Erdos: 'A Mathematical Genius Of The First Order, Paul Erdos Was Totally Obsessed With His Subjecthe Thought And Wrote Mathematics For Nineteen Hours A Day Until The Day He Died. He Traveled Constantly, Living Out Of A Plastic Bag, And Had No Interest In Food, Sex, Companionship, Artall That Is Usually Indispensable To A Human Life.'The Man Who Loved Only Numbers Is Easy To Love, Despite His Strangeness. It'S Hard Not To Have Affection For Someone Who Referred To Children As 'Epsilons,' From The Greek Letter Used To Represent Small Quantities In Mathematics; A Man Whose Epitaph For Himself Read, 'Finally I Am Becoming Stupider No More'; And Whose Only Really Necessary Tool To Do His Work Was A Quiet And Open Mind.Hoffman, Who Followed And Spoke With Erdos Over The Last 10 Years Of His Life, Introduces Us To An Undeniably Odd, Yet Pure And Joyful, Man Who Loved Numbers More Than He Loved Godwhom He Referred To As Sf, For Supreme Fascist. He Was Often Misunderstood, And He Certainly Annoyed People Sometimes, But Paul Erdos Is No Doubt Missed. Therese Littleton
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Man Who Loved Only Numbers' about? A: The book tells the story of Paul Erdos, a prolific mathematician known for his eccentric lifestyle and deep passion for mathematics, highlighting his contributions to the field and his unique personality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Man Who Loved Only Numbers' is Paul Hoffman, who provides an engaging portrait of Erdos based on his experiences and interviews.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on July 15, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, the book is categorized under 'Educators' and is suitable for anyone interested in mathematics and the life of one of its most unique figures.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or diagrams? A: The book primarily focuses on narrative and biographical content, and it does not emphasize illustrations or diagrams.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Man Who Loved Only Numbers'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of genius, obsession, the nature of mathematical truth, and the personal quirks of Paul Erdos, as well as his relationships with other mathematicians.