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The Number Mysteries (2000)

by Marcus du Sautoy(Favorite Author)

2.81 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0007278624 (ISBN13: 9780007278626)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

review 1: This started out strong, appealing to the commonplace use of mathematics as in the practical limitations on geometric shapes and also in delving into the patterns (or lack thereof) of prime numbers.I was even interested in the use of math in the realm of coding, both historically and currently.But I also feel like it lost some of its flow as it went too deep into the actual calculations of certain explanations. I know that sounds contradictory when it's a book about math, but I had hoped that it would cover a greater variety of practical examples of how math affects us, instead of delving so deeply and technically into a smaller amount of subjects.
review 2: A well-written, refreshing read about maths and some of the unsolved problems remaining. du Sautoy grad... moreually explains complex theorems with skill, building up from simple ideas, and illustrates the progression to mind-bending concept with plenty of clear examples. A little wandering at times, but the tangents are always interesting, and help to flesh out the subject matter. All in all, a good non-fiction read for anyone interested in maths or science, especially if you haven't studiedthe subject to a high level. less

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