The Great Mathematical Problems
by Ian Stewart · first published 2013
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"Overview of the most formidable problems mathematicians have vanquished, and those that vex them still"--Dust jacket flap.
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…group theory and topology. - Finding Moonshine by Marcus Du Sautoy: Tells the story of the unexpected connection between two areas of math that, on the surface, seem to be completely unrelated. - The Great Mathematical Problems by Ian Stewart: Does a good job explaining several of the major open problems in math today.
on “Ask HN: Casual Math Book Suggestions” ↗…disappoints and seems related to OP's request. His "Nature of Numbers" is exactly that, also this is the first English book (foreign language for me) which I have read without any need of dictionary. "The Great Mathematical Problems" is about reading a chapter, then taking a rest, then reading another. "Nature of Numbers" can be read in one attempt and my emotion about that is I want this book to be several times thicker. The illustrations…
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