Genius Journey: Great Mathematics Theorems

Great mathematical theorems, like masterpieces of art, music, and literature, are works of creative genius destined to last forever. Now, William Dunham gives these theorems the attention they deserve in his book "Journey Through Genius". Dunham delves into the historical context of each theorem and explores the often turbulent lives of the creators. From the absentminded theoretician Archimedes, whose absorption in his work often precluded eating or bathing, to the sixteenth-century mathematician Gerolamo Cardano, whose accomplishments flourished despite a bizarre array of misadventures, to the modern paranoid genius Georg Cantor. In addition, Dunham provides step-by-step proofs for the theorems, making them easily accessible to readers with no more than a knowledge of high school mathematics. This book offers a rare combination of the historical, biographical, and mathematical, serving as a fascinating introduction to a neglected field of human creativity.

Isaac Asimov praised "Journey Through Genius" as "mathematics presented as a series of works of art; a fascinating lingering over individual examples of ingenuity and insight. It is mathematics by lightning flash." The book shines a spotlight on the creative milestones in mathematics and highlights the work of genius behind each theorem, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the human aspect of mathematical discovery. With its captivating blend of history, biography, and mathematics, "Journey Through Genius" offers an illuminating exploration of the intersection between creativity and mathematics.

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