Mathematical Mountaintops

by John L. Casti

Book Overview

In this brilliant account of mathematicians in action, Casti invites readers to scale mathematical peaks as he recreates solutions to the five greatest mathematical problems of all time. 30 halftones and line illustrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195141717
• ISBN13: 9780195141719
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.6"