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”the great biography of Ramanujan”
The man who knew infinity
a life of the genius Ramanujan.
Robert Kanigel · 1991 · 432 pages
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The fascinating biography of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught genius whose discoveries revolutionized number theory. Robert Kanigel narrates Ramanujan's trajectory from his childhood in Kumbakonam to his collaboration with the renowned Cambridge mathematician G. H. Hardy, one of the most productive and moving scientific partnerships in history.
The book explores not only Ramanujan's extraordinary mathematical contributions, but also the cultural, personal, and scientific challenges he faced on his journey to international recognition.
Book details
| Author | Robert Kanigel |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Man Who Knew Infinity |
| Year of publication | 1991 |
| Pages | 432 |
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