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Math Makers

The Lives and Works of 50 Famous Mathematicians
by Alfred S. Posamentier, Christian Spreitzer

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Discover the captivating stories behind the greatest minds in mathematics

Mathematics today is the fruit of centuries of brilliant insights by men and women whose personalities and life experiences were often as extraordinary as their mathematical achievements. This entertaining history of mathematics chronicles those achievements through 50 short biographies that bring these great thinkers to life while making their contributions understandable to the masses.

Among the fascinating characters profiled are Isaac Newton (1642–1727), the founder of classical physics and infinitesimal calculus—he frequently quarrelled with fellow scientists and was obsessed with alchemy and arcane Bible interpretation; Sophie Germain (1776–1831), who studied secretly at the École Polytechnique in Paris, using the name of a previously enrolled male student—she is remembered for her work on Fermat’s Last Theorem and on elasticity theory; and Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920), who came from humble origins in India and had almost no formal training, yet made substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.

The unusual behavior and life circumstances of these and many other intriguing personalities make for fascinating reading and a highly enjoyable introduction to mathematics.

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About the Authors

Alfred S. Posamentier

ALFRED S. POSAMENTIER has published over 60 books in the area of mathematics and mathematics education, including the most recent Math Makers (with Christian Spreitzer). Currently, he is Distinguished Lecturer at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York. After having been on the faculty of the City College of the City University of New York for 40 years, where he was professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education, he subsequently held the same positions at Mercy College, New York, for five years. He then served as an executive director for internationalization and sponsored programs at Long Island University, New York.

Christian Spreitzer

CHRISTIAN SPREITZER is a professor of mathematics education at the University College of Teacher Education in Lower Austria and a lecturer at the University of Vienna.