Cet auteur, qui publiait ses œuvres sous deux noms distincts, navigue avec maestria entre les domaines des mathématiques et de la science-fiction. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde compréhension d'idées complexes, rendues accessibles au lecteur. Il explore des concepts fascinants et présente des mondes qui invitent à la réflexion et repoussent les limites de l'imagination. Sa capacité unique à allier un intellect rigoureux à une vision imaginative en fait une voix remarquable.
Eric Temple Bell is one of the most respected mathematicians of the 20th century, and this book showcases his groundbreaking work in number theory. Based on his extensive research, this volume presents an arithmetical theory of certain numerical functions, offering readers a glimpse into the mathematical principles that underpin our world. With its clear explanations and detailed examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the beauty and complexity of mathematics.
Bell's book is a delightful introduction to the wonders of recreational mathematics, offering a wide range of puzzles, games, and brainteasers designed to stimulate the mind and challenge the imagination. The author's playful style and deep appreciation for the beauty and elegance of mathematics make this book a joy to read for mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.
Here is the classic, much-read introduction to the craft and history of mathematics by E.T. Bell, a leading figure in mathematics in America for half a century. Men of Mathematics accessibly explains the major mathematics, from the geometry of the Greeks through Newton's calculus and on to the laws of probability, symbolic logic, and the fourth dimension. In addition, the book goes beyond pure mathematics to present a series of engrossing biographies of the great mathematicians -- an extraordinary number of whom lived bizarre or unusual lives. Finally, Men of Mathematics is also a history of ideas, tracing the majestic development of mathematical thought from ancient times to the twentieth century. This enduring work's clear, often humorous way of dealing with complex ideas makes it an ideal book for the non-mathematician.