{"title":"Siobhan Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of mathematics and its brilliant minds with the works of Siobhan Roberts, a remarkable author known for her captivating biographies. Her books delve deep into the lives and achievements of those who have shaped the mathematical landscape, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenius at Play\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a journey through the life of John Horton Conway, exploring his profound contributions to mathematics and his vibrant personality that breathed life into this discipline. With her signature narrative style, Roberts brings Conway’s story to life with warmth, detail, and wit, making this a must-read for those captivated by the minds behind mathematical theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Saved Geometry\u003c\/em\u003e, Roberts uncovers the extraordinary legacy of Donald Coxeter, a towering figure in geometry. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, she reveals how Coxeter's passion and dedication invigorated a field once thought stagnant. This book not only celebrates his genius but also inspires readers to view geometry through fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned mathematician or just someone curious about the stories behind the science, Siobhan Roberts' books offer enlightening insights and a celebration of the human spirit within the mathematical community.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genius-at-play-by-siobhan-roberts-9780691266404","title":"Genius at Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mathematician unlike any other, John Horton Conway (1937-2020) possessed a rock star's charisma, a polymath's promiscuous curiosity, and a sly sense of humour. Conway found fame as a barefoot professor at Cambridge, where he discovered the Conway groups in mathematical symmetry and the aptly named surreal numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also invented the cult classic Game of Life, a cellular automaton that demonstrates how simplicity generates complexity and provides an analogy for mathematics and the entire universe. Moving to Princeton in 1987, Conway used ropes, dice, pennies, coat hangers, and the occasional Slinky to illustrate his winning imagination and share his nerdish delights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGenius at Play\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of this ambassador-at-large for the beauties and joys of mathematics, lays bare Conway's personal and professional idiosyncrasies, and offers an intimate look into the mind of one of the twentieth century's most endearing and original intellectuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843759034604,"sku":"9780691266404","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2651183482434.jpg?v=1758811543"},{"product_id":"the-man-who-saved-geometry-by-siobhan-roberts-9780691264745","title":"The Man Who Saved Geometry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by a profound love of shapes and symmetries, Donald Coxeter (1907-2003) preserved the tradition of classical geometry when it was under attack by influential mathematicians who promoted a more algebraic and austere approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis essential contributions include the famed Coxeter groups and Coxeter diagrams, tools developed through his deep understanding of mathematical symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Saved Geometry\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Coxeter's life and work, placing him alongside history's greatest geometers, from Pythagoras and Plato to Archimedes and Euclid, and it reveals how Coxeter's boundless creativity reflects the adventurous, ever-evolving nature of geometry itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an incisive, touching foreword by Douglas R. Hofstadter, \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Saved Geometry\u003c\/i\u003e is an unforgettable portrait of a visionary mathematician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846527504620,"sku":"9780691264745","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2634593482434.jpg?v=1758911464"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/siobhan-roberts.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}