William Dunham
William Dunham is a Research Associate in Mathematics at Bryn Mawr College. He is the author of Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics , The Mathematical Universe , and Euler: The Master of Us All , and is a co-editor (along with Jerry Alexanderson and Don Albers) of The G.H. Hardy Reader . He received the Mathematical Association of America's George Polya, Trevor Evans, and Lester R. Ford awards, as well as its Beckenbach Prize for expository writing.
William Dunham is a Research Associate in Mathematics at Bryn Mawr College. He is the author of Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics , The Mathematical Universe , and Euler: The Master of Us All , and is a co-editor (along with Jerry Alexanderson and Don Albers) of The G.H. Hardy Reader . He received the Mathematical Association of America's George Polya, Trevor Evans, and Lester R. Ford awards, as well as its Beckenbach Prize for expository writing. See less
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Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics
A satisfying survey of mathematical thought
by Scott B, Feb 14, 2011
I've just finished the first chapter... a treasure! The exposition was perfect for recreational reading but with satisfying rigor in the presentation of the proofs. I look forward to reading the rest ... Read More
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Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics
Brilliant Math for Everyone!
As Dunham points out, most of the great works of art are readily available to anyone. Anyone can listen to a Beethoven symphony or see the Mona Lisa. The truly beautiful theorems of mathematics, ... Read More