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Journey through Genius

The Great Theorems of Mathematics

1990·320 pages·Nonfiction

Biography History & Politics

Mathematics is a science of rare mystery, created by great mathematicians who can at times seem like master magicians. This book opens up the world of mathematics to a wide and diverse audience of history, science, math, and general interest readers.

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Journey through Genius

The Great Theorems of Mathematics

Year

1990

Pages

320

Type

Nonfiction

Biography History & Politics Science & Mind

Description

Mathematics is a science of rare mystery, created by great mathematicians who can at times seem like master magicians. This book opens up the world of mathematics to a wide and diverse audience of history, science, math, and general interest readers.

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