Symmetry and the monster : one of the greatest quests of mathematics
Ronan, Mark Andrew, 1947-2006
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The hunt for the 'Monster' of symmetry is one of the great mathematical quests. Mark Ronan presents the story of its discovery, which became the biggest joint mathematical project of all time - involving determination, luck, and some very extraordinary characters.
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006.
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vii, 255 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0192807226
Dewey class:
516.1
Language:
English
BRN:
184352
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