Great Mathematical Problems

There are some mathematical problems whose significance goes beyond ordinary - like Fermat's Last Theorem - they are enigmas which define mathematics. This book explains why these problems exist, why they matter, what drives mathematicians to incredible lengths to solve them and where they stand in [...]
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There are some mathematical problems whose significance goes beyond ordinary - like Fermat's Last Theorem - they are enigmas which define mathematics. This book explains why these problems exist, why they matter, what drives mathematicians to incredible lengths to solve them and where they stand in context of mathematics and science as a whole.