Mathematical Scandals

by Theoni Pappas

Book Overview

Mathematics can be a passionate subject, and this text introduces the human sides and foibles of mathematics and mathematicians. Each scandal is introduced by a vignette which, although fictional,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188455010X
• ISBN13: 9781884550102
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Wide World Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Gift for Math People!

I did not read this book, but gave this as a gift to a friend/ former senior math lecturer for his birthday. He loved it very much and shared it with other department members (professors, lecturers, etc.), who also enjoyed reading this very much. Very recommended!

Makes Math People Seem Like People

You do not have to be a mathematician to read and enjoy this book. This book shows that math has not been created by logical, unemotional, robots, but instead by flesh and blood men and women who have all the foibles of ordinary folks. After reading this book, when a name like Cantor's comes up, you can say "Oh yes, I understand he suffered several nervous breakdowns." This book provides material in a very accessible form, material that otherwize is hard to find.