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The Mathematical Century: The 30 Greatest Problems of the Last 100 Years,New
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The twentieth century was a time of unprecedented development in mathematics, as well as in all sciences: more theorems were proved and results found in a hundred years than in all of previous history. In The Mathematical Century, Piergiorgio Odifreddi distills this unwieldy mass of knowledge into a fascinating and authoritative overview of the subject. He concentrates on thirty highlights of pure and applied mathematics. Each tells the story of an exciting problem, from its historical origins to its modern solution, in lively prose free of technical details.Odifreddi opens by discussing the four main philosophical foundations of mathematics of the nineteenth century and ends by describing the four most important open mathematical problems of the twentyfirst century. In presenting the thirty problems at the heart of the book he devotes equal attention to pure and applied mathematics, with applications ranging from physics and computer science to biology and economics. Special attention is dedicated to the famous '23 problems' outlined by David Hilbert in his address to the International Congress of Mathematicians in 1900 as a research program for the new century, and to the work of the winners of the Fields Medal, the equivalent of a Nobel prize in mathematics.This eminently readable book will be treasured not only by students and their teachers but also by all those who seek to make sense of the elusive macrocosm of twentiethcentury mathematics.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Mathematical Century'? A: 'The Mathematical Century' focuses on thirty significant problems in mathematics from the twentieth century, providing an overview of their historical context and modern solutions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mathematical Century' is Piergiorgio Odifreddi, a noted mathematician and scholar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Mathematical Century' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is in good condition, indicating it has been well-maintained.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'The Mathematical Century' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Mathematical Century' was published on March 28, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, 'The Mathematical Century' is suitable for students as well as teachers and anyone interested in understanding twentieth-century mathematics.
- Q: Does the book cover both pure and applied mathematics? A: Yes, the book devotes equal attention to both pure and applied mathematics.
- Q: What notable topics are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant mathematical problems, including the famous '23 problems' outlined by David Hilbert.
- Q: Is there any technical jargon in the book? A: The author presents the material in lively prose that is free of technical details, making it accessible to a general audience.