Prime Obsession
John Derbyshire
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2011–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Prime Obsession : http://amzn.com/0309085497 - a great introduction to the Riemann hypothesis with chapters alternating between the history and impact of the claim, and a dive into the mathematics behind the claim. I have a mediocre background in math (i.e. up through Calculus III in college) but I had no trouble following the chapters explaining the maths behind the hypothesis.
Where it comes up
- Classic Mathematics Books for Lifelong Learners 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Recommend a maths book for a teenager? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 1 recommendation