Marcus du Sautoy

The Music of the Primes

Why an Unsolved Problem in Mathematics Matters

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Produktbeschreibung

20 years later The Music of the Primes is still a groundbreaking popular science book. This new edition features updates from the author and a foreword by actor and director, Simon McBurney.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fourth Estate / HarperCollins UK
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 249731
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9781841155807
• ISBN-10: 1841155802
• Artikelnr.: 12938776

Autorenporträt

Marcus du Sautoy is a fellow of Wadham College, Oxford and has been named by The Independent on Sunday as one of Britain leading scientists. In 2001 he won the Berwick Prize of The London Mathmatical Society and in 2006 gace the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. His book `The Music of the Prmes¿ was published in 2003 to widespread acclaim.

Rezensionen

'Du Sautoy is a contagious enthusiast, a populist with a staunch faith in the public's intelligence...he has uncovered a wealth of intriguing anecdotes that he has woven into a compelling narrative.' Observer

'He laces the ideas with history, anecdote and personalia - an entertaining mix that renders an austere subject palatable...valiant and ingenious...Even those with a mathematical allergy can enjoy du Sautoy's depictions of his cast of characters' The Times

'He brings hugely enjoyable writing, full of zest and passion, to the most fundamental questions in the pursuit of true knowledge.' Sunday Times

'A mesmerising journey into the world of mathematics and its mysteries.' Daily Mail

'A brilliant storyteller.' Independent