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Finding Fibonacci
The Quest to Rediscover the Forgotten Mathematical Genius Who Changed the World
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This book is ideal for readers interested in mathematics, history of science, and biography. It suits those who enjoy accessible educational narratives and historical detective stories, especially individuals curious about the origins of modern arithmetic and medieval mathematics.
A mathematician's ten-year quest to tell Fibonacci's storyIn 2000, Keith Devlin set out to research the life and legacy of the medieval mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, popularly known as Fibonacci, whose book Liber abbaci, or the "Book of Calculation," introduced modern arithmetic to the Western world. Although most famous for the Fibonacci num
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A mathematician's ten-year quest to tell Fibonacci's story.
In 2000, Keith Devlin set out to research the life and legacy of the medieval mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, popularly known as Fibonacci, whose book Liber abbaci, or the "Book of Calculation," introduced modern arithmetic to the Western world. Although most famous for the Fibonacci numbers—which, it so happens, he didn't discover—Fibonacci's greatest contribution was as an expositor of mathematical ideas at a level ordinary people could understand.
Yet Fibonacci was forgotten after his death, and it was not until the 1960s that his true achievements were finally recognized. Drawing on the diary he kept of his quest, Devlin describes the false starts and disappointments, the unexpected turns, and the occasional lucky breaks he encountered in his search.
Fibonacci helped to revive the West as the cradle of science, technology, and commerce, yet he vanished from the pages of history. This is Devlin's search to find him.
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Critics praise Finding Fibonacci as an engaging and lively exploration. The New York Times Book Review calls it a "jaunty book," while Publishers Weekly highlights its entertaining and surprising history. Nature and Scientific American commend Devlin’s writing flair and dedication, including his detailed research and personal touches. The Library Journal describes the book as "engaging and entertaining," and the European Mathematical Society notes its personal and lively tone. Devlin’s enthusiasm shines throughout, making the story accessible and infectious.
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ISBN: 9780691192307
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 July 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 23 b/w illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Keith Devlin is a mathematician at Stanford University and cofounder and president of BrainQuake. His many books include The Unfinished Game: Pascal, Fermat, and the Seventeenth-Century Letter That Made the World Modern. He is "the Math Guy" on National Public Radio.
Also by Keith Devlin
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