The Man Who Knew Infinity
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The Man Who Knew Infinity
Robert Kanigel
7 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2010–2025.
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A biography of one of the most innovative mathematicians of all time traces the rise of Srinivasa Ramanujan from his days as a clerk to his collaboration with one of England's greatest mathematicians
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