Author: Macfarlane, Alexander
Synopsis:
In 'Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians of the Nineteenth Century', Macfarlane takes us on an enlightening journey through the lives and achievements of ten remarkable mathematicians who shaped the course of British mathematics during the 1800s. From the brilliant minds of Ada Lovelace and George Boole to the groundbreaking work of James Clerk Maxwell and Florence Nightingale, this captivating book unveils the untold stories behind their groundbreaking discoveries and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated field. Macfarlane's engaging narrative style and meticulous research bring these mathematical geniuses to life, making their contributions accessible and inspiring to both mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike.
Genres: Biography, History, Mathematics
Themes: Scientific discovery, Gender and equality, Intellectual pursuit
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