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The mathematical universe: an alphabetical journey through the great proofs, problems, and personalities

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Publisher:
Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date:
[1994]
Language:
English
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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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