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The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities
William Dunham
ISBN: 978-0-471-53656-7
©1994
314 pages
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An array of intriguing math topics are introduced in alphabetical order, from Arithmetic to Zero. Includes explanations of fundamental types of math, such as Greek geometry; explanations of key concepts, such as infinity and transcendental numbers; explanations of some of the great proofs, such as the Pythagorean theorem; and discussions of some of the most intriguing mysteries, such as Russell's Paradox. Along the way many stories from the history of math are told and brief biographies of many of the great mathematicians are given.
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