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"Prime Obsession" and "Unknown Quantity", both by John Derbyshire, contain significant sections on her (more so in "Unknown Quantity", as it is a popular histor
by cgh 15y ago
"Prime Obsession" and "Unknown Quantity", both by John Derbyshire, contain significant sections on her (more so in "Unknown Quantity", as it is a popular history of algebra). Both are excellent books, though I'd have to give "Prime Obsession" the edge.
- rbehrends 15y agoI can second this recommendation. These books are excellent popular primers on the history of mathematics; "Prime Obsession" is the story of the Riemann hypothesis, "Unknown Quantity" is the story of modern algebra. Also, if anyone has concerns because they don't agree with Derbyshire on his political views, rest assured that both books are entirely apolitical.