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A Most Elegant Equation

Euler’s Formula and the Beauty of Mathematics

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De: David Stipp
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Bertrand Russell wrote that mathematics can exalt "as surely as poetry". This is especially true of one equation: ei(pi) + 1 = 0, the brainchild of Leonhard Euler, the Mozart of mathematics. More than two centuries after Euler's death, it is still regarded as a conceptual diamond of unsurpassed beauty. Called Euler's identity, or God's equation, it includes just five numbers but represents an astonishing revelation of hidden connections. It ties together everything from basic arithmetic to compound interest, the circumference of a circle, trigonometry, calculus, and even infinity. In David Stipp's hands, Euler's identity becomes a contemplative stroll through the glories of mathematics. The result is an ode to this magical field.

©2017 David Stipp (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Ingeniería Matemáticas Para reflexionar
Engaging Math History • Accessible Explanations • Excellent Narration • Fascinating Biographical Elements
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glad i bought it. learned something new and it was great siding a drive. audible

super. amazing insight into the equation.

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I wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. Unfortunately the math was still love of my head and I couldn’t make sense I have some things he tried to explain. But I really enjoyed many of the human aspect he talked about such as the stories of various peoples lives.

Unfortunately, the math was still above my head.

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Not all math books translate well to audio but in this case it was a really enjoyable listen.
Writing and narration were quite good and the math was approachable even in this format.
The only thing missing is a pdf of the formulas and images from the last few chapters where I found myself wanting to work along with the author. This is not recommended while driving ;) but I may just re-listen to that section with a pad of paper so I can scratch out the ideas on paper

Great book!

Great math book to listen to

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I don't think that audiobooks are a suitable medium for the algebraic manipulation of trigonometric expressions.

Not well suited to audiobook

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hard to follow all the math in an audiobook. great story, good history, but too many verbal equations.

Hard to follow math in audio

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Overall a good journey through Euler's formula, with nice side trips through intriging relevant stories that were integral to Euler's great, beautiful equation. However, the author, who is a writer who once majored in math, epresses his sometimes fleeting grasp on the subject with the literary awkwardness. He has a journalist's understanding of mathematics, and the journalistic skill of a mathematician.

Good treatment of the subject

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I really liked the math history, and a refreshing view on a beloved equation. however the math explanations are too elementary for anyone with some University mathematics, which can make some demonstrations too lengthy or boring. I still liked it though, and would recommend it to anyone with interest in math, but not quite a profound understanding

Good and Simple

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the math is a bit confusing, but for an audio book I guess that's expected

confusing

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A beautifully accessible book showing the connections between five seemingly unrelated numbers. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys math, even if they’ve forgotten most of it.

Bravo!

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The theme of the book is best absorbed in the first few chapters and the closing one. The middle would be better read, I'm sure, rather than listened to in an audiobook. Still, this book opens our minds to the ideas of Euler and the potential of mathematics. The narrator is fantastic.

High level math

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