The Secret Formula by Fabio Toscano
The legendary Renaissance math duel that ushered in the modern age of algebra
"The yeast of the story has been told already many times, but it has never been told like Toscano does in this book"---Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society
"The cubic formula will always be beyond my grasp . . . but the story of its discovery and of the men who battled over it, so memorably recounted in The Secret Formula, is one I am glad to know."---Jeff Jacoby, Boston Globe
"Toscano weaves together his sources deftly to make the story as lively and exciting as a novel, with mathematics an organic part of the tale."---Daniel J. Curtin, MAA Reviews
"Toscano is able to provide a realistic and accurate view that captures the complexity of the story of the cubic formula and the very different mathematical practices of this time. Anyone interested in learning about the history of mathematics will likely find it an interesting and informative read."---Patrick Love, London Mathematical Society Newsletter
"The cubic formula will always be beyond my grasp . . . but the story of its discovery and of the men who battled over it, so memorably recounted in The Secret Formula, is one I am glad to know."---Jeff Jacoby, Boston Globe
"Toscano weaves together his sources deftly to make the story as lively and exciting as a novel, with mathematics an organic part of the tale."---Daniel J. Curtin, MAA Reviews
"Toscano is able to provide a realistic and accurate view that captures the complexity of the story of the cubic formula and the very different mathematical practices of this time. Anyone interested in learning about the history of mathematics will likely find it an interesting and informative read."---Patrick Love, London Mathematical Society Newsletter
Fabio Toscano is a science writer for newspapers and television and is the author of many popular science books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691264882 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691264880 |
| Title | The Secret Formula |
| Author | Fabio Toscano |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2024-12-03 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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