About this title: A rare combination of the historical, biographical, and mathematicalgenius, this book is a fascinating introduction to a neglected field of human creativity. Dunham places mathematical theorem, along with masterpieces of art, music, and literature and gives them the attention they deserve.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley
Date Published: 1990
Description: Very Good. John Wiley [Published date: 1990]. Soft cover, 300 pp. Book of the Month Club Edition. Very good/ NO dust jacket. Glossy pictorial soft covers have light bumping to edges and light overall rubbing. Binding tight. Pages crisp clean and bright with no markings. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. read more
Edition: Presumed First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Wiley Science Editions, New York
Date Published: 1990
Description: Fine; 1990. FIrst edition. Softbound. Book mint, no jacket. No PO marks, 300pp, index. Great mathematical theorems from Hippocrates to Euler. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons@
Description: Fine New in Fine jacket. SOFT COVER, Fine/Fine, John Wiley & Sons@, 1990, 13.4 oz. This copy has no signs of use, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1991-08-01
ISBN-13:9780140147391ISBN:014014739X
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780140147391. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: John Wiley
Date Published: 1990
Description: New. Beautiful brand new paperback, no marks, no wear, just a new book. MendoPower Employment Services will immediately and carefully pack this book in high-quality bubble lined, envelopes. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions. read more
Description: Very Good. Bright copy with minor corner edge bump. 300 pp. ""It is a captivating collection of essays of major mathematical achievements brought to life by the personal and historical anecdotes which the author has skillfully woven into the text. This is a book which should find its place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in science and the scientists who create it. "-R. L. Graham, AT&T Bell Laboratories" read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140147391ISBN:014014739X
Description: New. A rare combination of the historical, biographical, and mathematicalgenius, this book is a fascinating introduction to a neglected field of human creativity. Dunham places mathematical theorem, along with masterpieces of art, music, and literature an... read more
"The first "character driven" book about math theorems. Starting in Ancient Greece, Dunham introduces great mathematicians and their ideas in their cultural context up until the present day. It's a page-turner. I quickly order some other math books by the same author!"
"Accessible history of mathematics through the achievements of the great luminaries. Will temporarily give you faith in the triumphal power of human reason."
"Very good exposition of many of the great theorems, for the layman, but at times the stories of the mathematicians could have been made a bit more exciting (as great storytellers can), but as it was, the stories fell a little flat for me."
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