Description
- ISBN-13: 9780671628185
- Publisher: Touchstone Books
- Publisher Imprint: Touchstone Books
- Depth: 25
- Height: 195 mm
- No of Pages: 608
- Series Title: Touchstone Books (Paperback)
- Weight: 535 gr
- ISBN-10: 0671628186
- Publisher Date: 15 Oct 1986
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition: Reissue
- Language: English
- Returnable: Y
- Spine Width: 37 mm
- Width: 156 mm
Vaibhav Chaturvedi –
Bell’s passion for mathematics shines through. A wonderful book, though a bit old-fashioned in tone now.
Rixcel Katoch –
An engaging look at the lives of influential mathematicians. It made math history interesting.
Rahul Sonowal –
Informative and insightful, but somewhat dated. Still a valuable resource for math enthusiasts.
Charu Aggarwal –
A decent overview of the history of mathematics, but not very detailed. Good for beginners.
Shantanu Gupta –
A captivating exploration of mathematical minds. Bell’s writing is superb, making complex concepts understandable. A true gem!
Abhishek Agrawal –
While Bell’s writing style is unique, I felt some sections were overly romanticized. Interesting but not perfect.
Rishi Jaiswal –
Enjoyable and informative. A great way to learn about the history of math and the people behind it.
Shifa Islam –
A must-read for anyone interested in mathematics. I really enjoyed the biographical approach.
Nakul –
An inspiring book that shows the human side of mathematics. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.
Prity Rani –
I found this book both entertaining and educational. The writing style is engaging and easy to understand.
Sasi Priyatham Sadanala –
Bell’s writing is engaging and makes complex ideas accessible. However, some historical inaccuracies exist.
Sahil Ahuja –
Bell does a fantastic job of humanizing mathematicians. Some of the math is a bit over my head, though.
Devender Pratap Mall –
Fascinating insights into the lives of mathematicians. A bit dry at times, but worth the effort. I especially liked the chapter on Cantor.
Kumar Nilmani –
This book sparked my interest in mathematics. Bell’s storytelling is captivating and informative.
Aritra Bose –
I appreciated the accessible explanations, but some of the historical interpretations are questionable.
Mohd. Aqdas –
A great read! Bell brings these mathematical giants to life. Some chapters were a bit dense, but overall, very enjoyable.
Anurag Kapoor –
Excellent book! It offers a great perspective on the evolution of mathematical thought.
Pankaj Yadav –
A classic! I enjoyed learning about the personal struggles and triumphs of these brilliant minds. Could be updated.