Fermats Last Theorem : Unlocking the Secret of an Ancient Mathematical Problem

English

ISBN: 1568583605

EAN: 9781568583600

Category: Mathematics / Number Theory

Publisher: Basic Books

Release Date: 09/30/2007

Synopsis: Simple, elegant, and utterly impossible to prove, Fermats last theorem captured the imaginations of mathematicians for more than three centuries. For some, it became a wonderful passion. For others it was an obsession that led to deceit, intrigue, or insanity. In a volume filled with the clues, red herrings, and suspense of a mystery novel, Amir D. Aczel reveals the previously untold story of the people, the history, and the cultures that lie behind this scientific triumph. From formulas devised from the farmers of ancient Babylonia to the dramatic proof of Fermats theorem in 1993, this extraordinary work takes us along on an exhilarating intellectual treasure hunt. Revealing the hidden mathematical order of the natural world in everything from stars to sunflowers, Fermats Last Theorem brilliantly combines philosophy and hard science with investigative journalism. The result: a real-life detective story of the intellect, at once intriguing, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down.

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Fermats Last Theorem : Unlocking the Secret of an Ancient Mathematical Problem

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.45 inches

Width: 5.0 inches

Length: 7.25 inches

Weight: 4.02 oz

Pages: 160