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Great Feuds in Mathematics Ten of the Liveliest Disputes Ever

Praise for Hal HellmanGreat Feuds in Mathematics"Those who think that mathematicians are cold, mechanical proving machines will do well to read Hellman's book on conflicts in mathematics. The main characters are as excitable and touchy as the next man. But Hellman's stories also show how scientific fights bring out sharper formulations and better arguments."-Professor Dirk van Dalen, Philosophy Department, Utrecht UniversityGreat Feuds in Technology"There's nothing like a good feud to grab your attention. And when it comes to describing the battle, Hal Hellman is a master."-New ScientistGreat

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