Publisher's Synopsis
THE HISTORY AND THE MEANING BEHIND THE GREAT THEORIES OF 20TH–CENTURY MATHEMATICS
"Further elucidates the power of mathematics to influence concepts outside the standard realm of numbers."–Science News on Five More Golden Rules
In this follow–up to his critically acclaimed book, Five Golden Rules, John Casti reveals the remarkable origins of some of the most monumental mathematical discoveries of the last century–and sheds light on how these revolutionary ideas have shaped our lives. Using a diverse and entertaining range of sources to explain the five world–changing theories he discusses, Casti probes the engrossing and seldom heard tales that lie behind the breakthroughs–and finds exhilarating power and beauty in even the most intimidating theories. Fascinating, informative, and fun, Five More Golden Rules will forever change the way you think about mathematics.
PRAISE FOR FIVE GOLDEN RULES
"Caviar for the inquiring reader....Casti′s gift is to be able to let the nonmathematical reader share in his understanding of the beauty of a good theory."–Christian Science Monitor
"If you′d like to have fun while giving your brain a first–class workout, then check this book out."–San Francisco Examiner
"This book has meat! It is solid fare, food for thought....Casti′s Five Golden Rules makes math less forbidding and much more interesting."–Hartford Courant
