A Most Elegant Equation
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Bertrand Russell wrote that mathematics can exalt "as surely as poetry." This is especially true of one equation: ei(pi) + 1 = 0, the brainchild of Leonhard Euler, the Mozart...
Published By Basic Books
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 240
Publication Date 11/07/2017
ISBN 9780465093779
Dimensions 6 inches x 8.75 inches
"If you are an intelligent reader--even one with a weak mathematical background... you could learn a lot from this book, and enjoy the experience."—Mathematical Association of America
"Mr. Stipp's roving account is propelled by his folksy sense of humor."—Wall Street Journal
"Stipp gives his reader a good shot at getting hold of something beautiful."—The Weekly Standard
"A Most Elegant Equation is a smart, incisive account of Euler's famous equation. It beautifully and seamlessly straddles the line between the salient ideas of the equation's proof and its historical, scientific, and philosophical significance."
"Even though Pi, e, and i are Very Important Numbers, they seemed unrelated---until Euler discovered a simple, beautiful, and totally unexpected link between them. This delightful book shows us why the formula is surprising, yet inevitable. Thoroughly enjoyable!"
"Does mathematics transcend our humanness, or is it simply a human construct? Either way, the astonishing interconnections and stunning beauty that mathematics offers can only serve to uplift our human souls. The poetry of 'e to the i pi,' as exemplified by David Stipp, masterfully proves this."
"As a non-professional recovering mathlete, I found A Most Elegant Equation a delightful excursion into the beauty of mathematical thinking. Not only is Stipp a great storyteller, he is a terrific teacher with an easy conversational style who makes the most complex concepts lucid. For anyone who was ever afraid of math, here's your cure."