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Journey Through Genius

William Dunham
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Journey Through Genius

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990

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William Dunham

Journey Through Genius

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

249

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Journey Through Genius, by William Dunham, traces the history of mathematics through twelve significant theorems, starting with ancient Greek mathematicians like Hippocrates and Euclid and progressing to modern figures such as Euler and Cantor. Dunham contextualizes the intellectual environments in which these theorems arose, showing the collaborative and cumulative nature of mathematical discovery over centuries.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Challenging

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,325 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Journey Through Genius by William Dunham is lauded for making complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging through historical context and biographical sketches. Its clear prose and enthusiasm for the subject attract both math enthusiasts and general readers, though some critics find its explanations occasionally oversimplified for advanced audiences.

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Who Should Read Journey Through Genius?

A reader who enjoys Journey Through Genius by William Dunham likely has a keen interest in the history of mathematics and appreciates elegant proofs. Fans of Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter or The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel would find this book engaging. Suitable for those who savor mathematical beauty and intellectual history.

4.4

3,325 ratings

82%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

249

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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