Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
Why isn't there a Nobel Prize in Mathematics? Why was the first woman mathematician murdered? Was Einstein's first wife the real brains behind his theory? In this highly readable volume of vignettes, coupled with factual background, Pappas has assembled fascinating stories of intrigue and the bizarre - in short, the human background of the history of mathematics.Behind the arcane realm of mathematical numbers, equations, and solutions lies the sometimes sordid world of real people, whose rivalries and deceptions are at odds with the mathematician's reputation for clear thinking and scientific detachment. In this highly readable volume, Pappas livens up the world of mathematics with 29 fascinating stories about its little-known scandals. 20 photos. 30 illustrations. 192 pp.
Synopsis
Why isn't there a Nobel Prize in Mathematics? Why was the first woman mathematician murdered? Was Einstein's first wife the real brains behind his theory? In this highly readable volume of vignettes, coupled with factual background, Pappas has assembled fascinating stories of intrigue and the bizarre - in short, the human background of the history of mathematics.