Fermat's Last Theorem (book)
 Softcover edition | |
| Author | Simon Singh |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Fermat's last theorem |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Fourth Estate Ltd |
Publication date | 1997 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-1857025217 |
Fermat's Last Theorem is a popular science book (1997) by Simon Singh. It tells the story of the search for a proof of Fermat's last theorem, first conjectured by Pierre de Fermat in 1637.[1][2][3] Despite the efforts of many mathematicians, the proof would remain incomplete until as late as 1995, with the publication of Andrew Wiles' proof of the Theorem.
In the United States, the book was released as Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 Review of Fermat's Enigma by Andrew Bremner (1998), MR 1491363.
- ↑ Radford, Tim (2 August 2013), "Fermat's Last Theorem by Simon Singh – book review. A boast in the margin of a book is the starting point for a wonderful journey through the history of mathematics, number theory and logic", The Guardian.
- 1 2 Penrose, Roger (November 30, 1997), "Q.E.D. How to solve the greatest mathematical puzzle of your age: Lock self in room. Emerge seven years later", The New York Times
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