Prime Obsession
Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in Mathematics
John Derbyshire
Unravel the mystery of the unsolved Riemann Hypothesis in this captivating read about a little-known mathematician's groundbreaking hypothesis made over 150 years ago. With alternating chapters of lucid mathematical exposition and elegant biography and history, follow the journey of this epic mathematical mystery that continues to intrigue and challenge the world.
Publish Date
2004-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2004-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9780452285255
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2021-02-08T23:40:16.000Z
For people who want to see some actual math in their pop math books, all the books by William Dunham are superb. I especially recommend “Journey through genius” and “The calculus gallery”. “Prime obsession” by John Derbyshire is also excellent. – source