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In Journey through Genius, author William Dunham strikes an extraordinary balance between the historical and technical. He devotes each chapter to a principal result of mathematics, such as the solution of the cubic series and the divergence of the harmonic series. Not only does this book tell the stories of the people behind the math, but it also includes discussions and rigorous proofs of the relevant mathematical results.
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"An inspired piece of intellectual history."
— Los Angeles Times
“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
“Dunham deftly guides the reader through the verbal and logical intricacies of major mathematical questions, conveying a splendid sense of how the greatest mathematicians from ancient to modern times presented their arguments.”
—Ivars Peterson, author of The Mathematical Tourist
— Los Angeles Times
“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
“Dunham deftly guides the reader through the verbal and logical intricacies of major mathematical questions, conveying a splendid sense of how the greatest mathematicians from ancient to modern times presented their arguments.”
—Ivars Peterson, author of The Mathematical Tourist
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I studied mathematics in university but never at any great level. I eventually went to law school and I now practice law. I give you this background so that you can appreciate what I know (and don't know about math). When I feel like reading about mathematics I look for a book that can give me a general idea of the math, but that does not get technical (and therfore boring). I also the lives of mathematicians intereting.
Dunham's book fits the bill for excellent reading in mathematics. It has just enough meat to it so that I can get insights into various mathematical theories. However he never gets so technical that I fall asleep reading the material.
The best parts of the book are the discussions of the various mathematician's and the importance of the mathematical in question. Both form the bulk of the book and are witty and informative. After reading this book, you get the impression that the history of mathematics is filled with a collection of absentminded and colourful men. These parts of the book can be read and enjoyed with absolutely no understanding of the mathematics involved. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get some basic knowledge of mathematics and its history.
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Mr. Dunham is to be commended for presenting mathematical theory and history in a way that is both engrossing and informative. While not a mathematician, I found the book easily readable and true to the technical content. The sections on Newton, Euler, and the Bernoullis were personal favorites and Dunham can even make the Greeks and geometry a page-turner. After rereading this book several times, I re-opened those dusty math textbooks on my shelf with a better appreciation. Highest ecommendations for this book!
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This volume provides a well founded and easily understandable overview of the history of mathematic reasoning and ingenuity. And the best thing is, unlike so many popular books on mathematics it doesn't leave out proofs but presents them in a reader friendly step-by-step manner, fascinating even for non-mathematicians. Starting from Ancient Greece it covers a wide range of mathematical subdisciplines like number theory, calculus, set theory and geometry.
If you ever wondered how mathematicians think, this book will definitely provide an answer.
If you ever wondered how mathematicians think, this book will definitely provide an answer.
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If to her grace, some female errors fall, look into her face and you will forget them all (Alexander Pope). Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 19 Monaten von Simon Lampart veröffentlicht
Beautiful!
When were algebraic equations formulated with symbols? When were decimal expansions introduced? These questions are answered in readable form, along with examples of some simple... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Dezember 2003 von Professor Joseph L. McCauley
One of my favorite books ever
This is an unbelievable tour of the History of Math. So interesting and well written, the way he presents the life of the different mathematicians. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. August 2000 veröffentlicht
Sparked a love for math
After hearing the author speak at a lecture for the Smithsonian in DC, I immediately purchased this book and dove into it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. Mai 2000 von Christopher
Fascinating blend of history and mathematics
As a high school math teacher, I found Dunham's book perfectfor filling what is sadly lacking in math textbooks--the idea thatreal people have contributed to the progress of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. März 2000 von Joseph Kim
GREAT BOOK!!!
The author puts interesting and revolutionary mathematical theorems into their historical context. Perfect book for somebody interested in math (but no significant mathematical... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Informative, understandable, and flat out enjoyable.
Dunham does an excellent job explaining the history of mathematics by looking at some of the greatest theorems of all time.
Am 31. März 1999 veröffentlicht
Mathematician Or Not, This Is A Math Book For Everyone!
Absolutely fantastically written. Dunham takes unfamiliar mathematical theorems and makes sense out of the whole works. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. November 1998 veröffentlicht
A fascinating look at the human side of math.
With tremendous story telling skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of math, Dunham brings to life great personalities in the field. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 9. Oktober 1998 veröffentlicht
Excellent execution of an ambitious project.
The author modestly refers to the journey as that of others. In fact, writing his book was an expression of his own genius. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 8. Oktober 1997 von Joseph Horton
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