The Man Who Loved Only Numbers: The Story Of Paul Erdos And The Search For Mathematical Truth
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Paul Hoffman
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fourth estate Limited., 1998
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This non-fiction biography presents the extraordinary life of Paul Erdos, a Hungarian mathematical prodigy who became one of the most prolific mathematicians in history. The narrative chronicles Erdos's nomadic existence, his profound collaborations with colleagues worldwide, and his singular devotion to the pursuit of mathematical truth. It illuminates his unique personality and the unconventional methods that yielded groundbreaking contributions to number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. This compelling account offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a genius and the vibrant, interconnected world of pure mathematics.
Author: Paul Hoffman
Binding: Paperback
Published: Fourth estate Limited., 1998
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This non-fiction biography presents the extraordinary life of Paul Erdos, a Hungarian mathematical prodigy who became one of the most prolific mathematicians in history. The narrative chronicles Erdos's nomadic existence, his profound collaborations with colleagues worldwide, and his singular devotion to the pursuit of mathematical truth. It illuminates his unique personality and the unconventional methods that yielded groundbreaking contributions to number theory, combinatorics, and graph theory. This compelling account offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a genius and the vibrant, interconnected world of pure mathematics.