Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure
Villani, Cédric, 1973-2015
Book
What goes on inside the mind of a mathematician? Where does inspiration come from? With a storyteller's gift, mathematics genius Cédric Villani takes us on a mesmerising journey through the discovery of a new theorem. Along the way he encounters obstacles and setbacks, losses of faith and even brushes with madness. His story is one of courage and partnership, doubt and anxiety, elation and despair.
Main title:
Birth of a theorem : a mathematical adventure / Cédric Villani ; translated by Malcolm DeBevoise ; illustrations by Claude Gondard.
Author:
Villani, Cédric, 1973-, authorDeBevoise, M. B. (Malcolm B.), translatorGondard, Claude, illustrator
Imprint:
London : The Bodley Head, 2015.
Collation:
260 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Translated from the French.Radio tie-in.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781847922526 (hbk)9781448156573 (ePub ebook)
Dewey class:
510.9'2
Language:
EnglishFrench
BRN:
158061