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Subtitled 'The Seven Greatest Unsolved Mathematical Problems of Our Time', Devlin's book is the purest brain food. In 2000, the Clay Foundation of Massachusetts announced a historic competition: Whoever could solve any of seven extraordinarily difficult mathematical problems, and have the solution acknowledged as correct by the experts, would receive $1m. The solutions, if any, to the so-called Millennium Problems will play a strong role in determining the course of mathematics in the current century. They encompass many of the most fascinating areas of pure and applied mathematics, from topology and number theory to particle physics, computing and even aircraft design. Devlin describes what the seven problems are, how they came about, and what they mean for mathematics and science. In the hands of Devlin, each problem becomes a fascinating window onto the deepest questions in the field.
Sub-titled "The seven greatest unsolved mathematical puzzles of our time" the cover of this book suggests it will "make you feel like a mathematical genius". Really? If you fancy getting to grips with the likes of "The P Versus NP Problem" (about whether or not computers can solve certain kinds of mathematical problem without a few million years of electronic cogitating), then this is for you. Despite the clarity of writing, ordinary mortals should not underestimate the level of mathematical ability needed to appreciate all of this. But there is a thread that is entirely clear throughout. The enthusiasm for apparently abstract problems and the nature and beauty of mathematics shines through. So far as such a subject can be made easy, the exposition that the writer sets out here is deftly done. It may not make everyone much wiser, but many readers will be much better informed; perhaps more so than they ever believed was possible when starting page one. (Kirkus UK)
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Subtitled 'The Seven Greatest Unsolved Mathematical Problems of Our Time', Devlin's book is the purest brain food. In 2000, the Clay Foundation of Massachusetts announced a historic competition: Whoever could solve any of seven extraordinarily difficult mathematical problems, and have the solution acknowledged as correct by the experts, would receive $1m. The solutions, if any, to the so-called Millennium Problems will play a strong role in determining the course of mathematics in the current century. They encompass many of the most fascinating areas of pure and applied mathematics, from topology and number theory to particle physics, computing and even aircraft design. Devlin describes what the seven problems are, how they came about, and what they mean for mathematics and science. In the hands of Devlin, each problem becomes a fascinating window onto the deepest questions in the field.
Sub-titled "The seven greatest unsolved mathematical puzzles of our time" the cover of this book suggests it will "make you feel like a mathematical genius". Really? If you fancy getting to grips with the likes of "The P Versus NP Problem" (about whether or not computers can solve certain kinds of mathematical problem without a few million years of electronic cogitating), then this is for you. Despite the clarity of writing, ordinary mortals should not underestimate the level of mathematical ability needed to appreciate all of this. But there is a thread that is entirely clear throughout. The enthusiasm for apparently abstract problems and the nature and beauty of mathematics shines through. So far as such a subject can be made easy, the exposition that the writer sets out here is deftly done. It may not make everyone much wiser, but many readers will be much better informed; perhaps more so than they ever believed was possible when starting page one. (Kirkus UK)
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‘A brilliant, accessible book’
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