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- 356pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
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What if you were taught art by only painting a fence, unaware of van Gogh and Picasso? This analogy reflects how math is often taught, leading many to perceive it as dull. In this heartfelt book, renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel unveils the beauty and elegance of mathematics, revealing its profound connection to all aspects of life and culture. The narrative intertwines two stories: the wonders of mathematics and one young man's journey through a challenging educational landscape to become a leading mathematician. Frenkel's work focuses on the Langlands Program, a groundbreaking concept in mathematics that allows researchers to bridge different fields and tackle previously unsolvable problems, such as Fermat’s last theorem. At its essence, the book encourages readers to embrace a new way of thinking that can enrich their lives and enhance their understanding of the world. It serves as an invitation to explore the hidden magic of mathematics, transforming it from a perceived chore into a vibrant and essential part of our existence.
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Liefde & wiskunde - druk 1, Hans van den Berg, Edward Frenkel
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- Pubblicato
- 2013
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- Lingua
- Olandese
- Autori
- Hans van den Berg, Edward Frenkel
- Editore
- Novecento
- Pubblicato
- 2013
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 356
- ISBN10
- 9491126040
- ISBN13
- 9789491126048
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Storie vere, Biografie, Scienza e Matematica, Tematica filosofica, Autobiografie e memorie, Filosofia, Scienza, Matematica
- Titolo originale
- Love and math
- Valutazione
- 3 su 5
- Descrizione
- What if you were taught art by only painting a fence, unaware of van Gogh and Picasso? This analogy reflects how math is often taught, leading many to perceive it as dull. In this heartfelt book, renowned mathematician Edward Frenkel unveils the beauty and elegance of mathematics, revealing its profound connection to all aspects of life and culture. The narrative intertwines two stories: the wonders of mathematics and one young man's journey through a challenging educational landscape to become a leading mathematician. Frenkel's work focuses on the Langlands Program, a groundbreaking concept in mathematics that allows researchers to bridge different fields and tackle previously unsolvable problems, such as Fermat’s last theorem. At its essence, the book encourages readers to embrace a new way of thinking that can enrich their lives and enhance their understanding of the world. It serves as an invitation to explore the hidden magic of mathematics, transforming it from a perceived chore into a vibrant and essential part of our existence.