When a book about a fiendish mathematical conundrum tops the bestseller lists there is clearly something remarkable about it. Particularly when- unlike some scientific bestsellers- it is so enthusiastically read and recommended.
This is the story behind one of mathematic's great secrets that documents the people, the history & the cultures that lie behind the scientific triumph of Fermat's last theorem. It includes the fascinating story of Andrew Wiles who finally cracked the code.
“I was gripped by Simon Singh’s “Fermat’s Last Theoremâ€â€¦Singh’s book puts across the romance of the discipline and the engaging wit and comradeship of the mathematical community.’ Independent
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About Simon Singh
Simon Singh received his Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge University. A former BBC producer, he directed and co-produced an award-winning documentary film on Fermat's Last Theorem that aired on PBS's Nova series and formed the basis of his bestselling book, Fermat's Enigma. He lives in London.
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This is the story behind one of mathematic's great secrets that documents the people, the history & the cultures that lie behind the scientific triumph of Fermat's last theorem. It includes the fascinating story of Andrew Wiles who finally cracked the code.
Fermat's Last Theorem features in the following genres: Non-Fiction Books of the Month, eBooks of the Month, Recommendations
Fermat's Last Theorem is available in Paperback, Paperback (b Format)
Fermat's Last Theorem was written by Simon Singh and published by Fourth Estate
Fermat's Last Theorem has 362 pages
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