Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure
Villani, Cedric, 1973-2016
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What goes on inside the mind of a mathematician? Where does inspiration come from? With a storyteller's gift, mathematics genius Cedric Villani takes us on a mesmerising journey through the discovery of a new theorem. Along the way he encounters obstacles and setbacks, losses of faith and even brushes with madness. His story is one of courage and partnership, doubt and anxiety, elation and despair.
Main title:
Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure / Cedric Villani ; translated by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard.
Imprint:
London : Vintage, 2016.
Collation:
260 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Translated from the French.Radio tie-in.This translation originally published: London: The Bodley Head, 2015.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780099581970 (pbk)0099581973 (pbk)
Dewey class:
510.92 VIL510.92
LC class:
QA29
Language:
EnglishFrench
BRN:
311521