The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
Language: English
Published by Scribner, 1991
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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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
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0684192594
- ISBN 13
- 9780684192598
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 589.67 grams
- Dimensions
- 16.41 centimeters width by 24 centimeters height by 3.81 centimeters depth
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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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