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AUTHOR
Stewart, Ian, 1945-.
TITLE
Visions of infinity : the great Mathematical problems / Ian Stewart.
IMPRINT
New York, NY : Basic Books, c2013.
DESCRIPTION
x, 340 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
NOTE
Great problems -- Prime territory : Goldbach Conjecture -- The puzzle of pi : squaring the circle -- Mapmaking mysteries : Four Color theorem -- Sphereful symmetry : Kepler Conjecture -- New solutions for old : Mordell Conjecture -- Inadequate margins :.
NOTE
Includes glossary (p.294-304), further reading (p.05-306), Notes (p.307-324), Index (p.325-340).
SUMMARY
"Overview of the most formidable problems mathematicians have vanquished, and those that vex them still"--Dust jacket flap.
SUBJECT
Mathematics.
SUBJECT
Number theory.
DISCIPLINE
Mathematics.
OTHER TITLE
The great Mathematical problems.
ISBN
9780465022403 (hbk).
Location
Call Number
Status
English Collection
510 STE
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