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Fermat's Last Theorem
Book • 1997
This book by Simon Singh tells the story of Fermat's Last Theorem, first conjectured by Pierre de Fermat in 1637.
It recounts the centuries-long effort by numerous mathematicians, including famous figures like Euler, Sophie Germain, and Évariste Galois, who attempted but failed to prove the theorem.
The book culminates with the story of Andrew Wiles, who finally proved the theorem in 1995 by linking it to the Shimura-Taniyama conjecture.
Singh's narrative weaves together historical, mathematical, and personal stories, making the book accessible to a broad audience while highlighting the passion and dedication of mathematicians throughout history.
It recounts the centuries-long effort by numerous mathematicians, including famous figures like Euler, Sophie Germain, and Évariste Galois, who attempted but failed to prove the theorem.
The book culminates with the story of Andrew Wiles, who finally proved the theorem in 1995 by linking it to the Shimura-Taniyama conjecture.
Singh's narrative weaves together historical, mathematical, and personal stories, making the book accessible to a broad audience while highlighting the passion and dedication of mathematicians throughout history.
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Stig Brodersen , detailing a centuries-long math problem.
Stig Brodersen , detailing a centuries-long math problem.
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Mentioned by Hannah Fry as a book that solidified her interest in mathematics by humanizing the stories of mathematicians.
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Cal Newport in relation to Jane Austen, illustrating the principle of doing fewer things in his upcoming book 'Slow Productivity'.
Cal Newport in relation to Jane Austen, illustrating the principle of doing fewer things in his upcoming book 'Slow Productivity'.
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Gad Saad as a book he is currently reading, recounting the story of Fermat's Last Theorem and its proof.
Gad Saad as a book he is currently reading, recounting the story of Fermat's Last Theorem and its proof.
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