Derbyshire, John
Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780452285255
- author:
- Derbyshire, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Plume Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 13.46 x 2.54 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Riemann Hypothesis is a mathematical mystery that has captivated the world for 150 years. In 1859, Bernhard Riemann proposed a hypothesis that has yet to be solved, with a $1 million prize on offer for the first person to crack it.
This book tells the story of Riemann's life and work, as well as the history and mathematics behind the hypothesis. With a unique blend of clear mathematical explanation and engaging biography, it offers a fascinating account of an epic problem that continues to challenge and excite.
Alternating passages of mathematical exposition and chapters of historical and biographical context, Prime Obsession is a compelling and insightful exploration of one of the greatest unsolved problems in mathematics.
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