The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
Language: English
Published by Scribner, 1991
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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First edition, first printing. Near fine in very good DJ. Not ex-library, not remaindered, and DJ has not been price clipped. Two dents in front of DJ near spine; one straight line dent (about 1.5 in.) on back of DJ, and one very short closed tear.
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- Title
- The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
- Author
- Kanigel, Robert
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0684192594
- ISBN 13
- 9780684192598
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
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Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
This biography traces the life of one of the greatest geniuses of the 20th century, Ramanujan. This incredibly brilliant Indian mathematician, working alone in relative obscurity and lacking the usual academic credentials, could easily have passed unnoticed. However, with the help of a handful of friends and the ultimate support of renowned English mathematician G.H. Hardy, his work was brought to the attention of the world. When he died in 1920 at 32 he had become a folk-hero in his own country. He left a rich lode of original mathematics, which is still being mined today. This extremely well-researched and well-written biography is a "must" addition to any library collection.
- Harold D. Shane, Baruch Coll., CUNY
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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