{"product_id":"the-mathematical-universe-by-william-dunham-9780471176619","title":"The Mathematical Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them \u003ci\u003eThe Mathematical Universe\u003c\/i\u003e...it is enchanting to read.\" - \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating collection of essays that touch every facet of the history of mathematics, this is sure to be one of the largest of the crown jewels of popular mathematics.\" - \u003ci\u003eJournal of Recreational Mathematics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow in paper! This engaging excursion from the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eJourney Through Genius\u003c\/i\u003e offers a rare profile of the great proofs, conundrums, disputes, and solutions that have shaped the world of mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlphabetically arranged from Arithmetic to Zero, this tour chances upon everything from the antics of the battling Bernoulli brothers to the wonders of Fibonacci series to the quandry of Russell's Paradox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Book of the Month Club, Quality Paperback, and History Book Club selection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWILLIAM DUNHAM, PhD, (Allentown, Pennsylvania) teaches math at Muhlenberg College. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eJourney Through Genius\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796842369260,"sku":"9780471176619","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20530743482355.jpg?v=1757111946","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-mathematical-universe-by-william-dunham-9780471176619","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}