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Finding Moonshine: A Mathematician's Journey Through Symmetry (Hardcover)

by M. Du Sautoy (Author)

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Hardcover: 376 pages
Publisher: Fourth Estate Ltd (4 Feb 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0007214618
ISBN-13: 978-0007214617
Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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'Marcus Du Sautoy knows how to tell a story, and, even more important, how to make difficult ideas palatable and entertaining. He is never condescending and is always true to the spirit of his subject. He is a living refutation of Hardy's snobbish view that popularization is 'work for second rate minds'.' Sunday Telegraph '!told with the narrative flair and storyteller's sense of detail!one of the few popular first hand accounts from the frontiers of modern mathematics.' The Independent Praise for Marcus du Sautoy and 'The Music of the Primes': 'Du Sautoy is a contagious enthusiast, a populist with a staunch faith in the public's intelligence!he has uncovered a wealth of intriguing anecdotes that he has woven into a compelling narrative.' Observer 'He laces the ideas with history, anecdote and personalia -- an entertaining mix that renders an austere subject palatable!valiant and ingenious!Even those with a mathematical allergy can enjoy du Sautoy's depictions of his cast of characters.' The Times 'He brings hugely enjoyable writing, full of zest and passion, to the most fundamental questions in the pursuit of true knowledge.' Sunday Times 'A mesmerising journey into the world of mathematics and its mysteries.' Daily Mail 'A brilliant storyteller.' Independent

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'Marcus du Sautoy really is a marvellous writer...It makes for a truly personal, inspiring and hugely entertaining read.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Here's a great read., 12 May 2008

By	R. B. Thomas (Durham UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Histories of mathematics can be tedious but this book sparkles on every page: Du Sautoy provides a lively and compelling tour of the development of ideas about symmetry and engages us with the brilliance of the vision of some of the giants of mathematics. But what really lifts the book is the skilful way he weaves into the text a fascinating personal narrative about how he and other mathematicians work and think. The book not only provides insights into some important topics in mathematics, but also into what makes mathematicians tick. I was enthralled.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a good book on maths, 25 Jun 2008

By	C. Murphy "Colin C Murphy" (Oxford) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book symmetry and finding moonshine in one reviewers entry they said they are the same book word for word that is true because one is the American release and the other the uk release, it is the same book. It is not a surprise that the publisher in the states would not use the title finding moonshine. Prof Du sautoy does a wonderful job in communicating maths and makes me wish i knew more about maths. Well written and i would encourage those who are thinking of buying to just go out and buy it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unique personal view on mathematics, 27 Mar 2008

By	Christian Jongeneel (Rotterdam, Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This may be one of the most personal accounts of the mathematics business ever. Most popular mathematics books by insiders (Marcus du Sautoy is a top mathematician at Oxford) will do a fine job of explaining some branch of the trade, sprinkled with anekdotes and so forth. Such explaining has been done better than here, though mr. du Sautoy certainly gets his points through.

'Finding Moonshine' is unique in its description of a community of mathematicians operating at the edge of abstract knowledge. Mr. du Sautoy attempts to investigate his own motivations of being there, while not evading the issue of the many socially maladapted people hanging around in the scene. Frank but never loveless this is a gem of a book because of the picture it sketches of a subculture of lingering geniusses.

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