The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities
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ISBN: 0471176613 / Publisher: Wiley, February 1997
Travels through mathematical concepts from arithmetic to zero to explore the wonders of the Fibonacci series, Russell's Paradox, and the theory of Pythagoras.
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"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
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