| #449488 in Books | 2009-07-26 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.25 x6.00 x1.00l,.92 | File type: PDF | 304 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Excellent mathematical book!|By W. Stock|An excellent mathematical book! It's actuality less about Euler's Gamma constant than about logarithmic functions and related. Prime Numbers and their relation to Riemann's Zeta Function and the Li Function are covered and constitute a significant portion of the book. Much of this territory parallels mathematical portion of John Derbys||"[A] wonderful book. . . . Havil's emphasis on historical context and his conversational style make this a pleasure to read. . . . Gamma is a gold mine of irresistible mathematical nuggets. Anyone with a serious interest in maths will find it richly rew
Among the many constants that appear in mathematics, ?, e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is y,, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a profound sense of mystery.
In a tantalizing blend of history and mathematics, Julian Havil takes the reader on a journey through logarithms and the harmonic series, the two defining elements of gamma, toward the first account of gamma's pla...
You easily download any file type for your gadget.Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library) | Julian Havil. I was recommended this book by a dear friend of mine.
