The Music of the Primes by Marcus du Sautoy surveys the history and ongoing quest to understand prime numbers, centering on the unresolved Riemann hypothesis. Du Sautoy profiles key mathematicians from Euler and Gauss to Riemann and modern researchers, and explains the main ideas and attempts to find patterns in the distribution of primes in clear, non-technical terms. The book blends biography, historical episodes, and accessible mathematical exposition to make a difficult subject engaging for general readers. Overall it presents the search for the “music” of the primes as both a scientific detective story and a human drama that has shaped modern mathematics.
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Author: Marcus Du Sautoy
Book Title: The Music of the Primes
Language: English
ISBN: 9780062064011
Topic: Mathematics,Number theory,Prime numbers
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Format: Paperback
Genre: Nonfiction
Publication Year: 2012
Book Series: P.S. Series
Country of Origin: United States
Type: Book
Narrative Type: Expository
Intended Audience: General readers
Edition: Reprint
Vintage: 2012
Era: Modern
Number of Pages: 335
Unit Quantity: 1
Unit Type: Unit
Condition: Used – Excellent
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