Mathematics Is the Poetry of Science

by Cédric Villani

In the words of the great poet Senghor, Cedric Villani makes the bold claim that Mathematics is the Poetry of Science. Perhaps paradoxical to some, both disciplines are concerned with describing the world around us, understanding its parts, and using this knowledge to create something profound.

World-renowned mathematician and Fields Medallist Cedric Villani explores this analogy in this engaging and intelligent text, and shows how mathematics,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198846436
• ISBN13: 9780198846437
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.6"