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The Poincare Conjecture: In Search of the Shape of the Universe Donal O'Shea
The Poincare Conjecture: In Search of the Shape of the Universe
Donal O'Shea
Henri Poincare formulated his Conjecture in 1904 that promised to describe the very shape of the universe, but remained unproved until a huge prize was offered for its solution in 2000. This book explains the maths behind the Conjecture and its proof, and illuminates various personalities surrounding this perplexing conundrum.
304 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 30, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780141032382 |
| Publishers | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Pages | 304 |
| Dimensions | 129 × 196 × 19 mm · 226 g |
| Language | English |