The Prime Number Conspiracy
a collection of the best quanta math stories
$59.83
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
19 November 2018
Summary
Mathematical explorations from Pulitzer Prize winner Quanta Magazine show that “inspiration strikes willy-nilly,” and reveal surprising solutions and exciting discoveries.“If you’re a science and data nerd like me, you may be interested in Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy from Quanta Magazine and Thomas Lin.”-Bill GatesExplore the mysteries and latest breakthroughs of the mathematical universe with the Pulitzer Prize-winning magazine Quanta-beloved by Bill…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262536356 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262536358 |
| Series: | The Prime Number Conspiracy |
| Author: | Thomas Lin |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 19 November 2018 |
| Weight: | 550g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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A solid choice for those who would like to know more about the state-of-the-art in mathematics.– Library Journal –
A solid choice for those who would like to know more about the state-of-the-art in mathematics.
—Library JournalAbout The Author
Thomas Lin
Thomas Lin is the founding editor-in-chief of Quanta Magazine, an online publication that reports on developments in science and mathematics, with content syndicated in publications such as Wired, The Atlantic, Scientific American and The Washington Post. Lin previously worked for TheNew York Times, where he edited online features and wrote about science, technology and tennis.He has also written for Quanta, The New Yorker, Tennis, and other publications.James Gleick has written several popular books about science and technology, including Time Travel- A History and Chaos.
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