The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities
William Dunham, "The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities"
English | 1997 | ISBN: 0471176613, 0471536563 | 320 pages | DJVU | 13.9 MB
English | 1997 | ISBN: 0471176613, 0471536563 | 320 pages | DJVU | 13.9 MB
"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides – Booklist
"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." – Nature
"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe."
* New Scientist