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The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
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by Robert Kanigal
Sales Rank: 1491682
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List Price: $120.00
$87.60
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Audio CD
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.; Unabridged edition November 1, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1433210347
ISBN-13: 978-1433210341
Product Dimensions:
6.8 x 6.2 x 2 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
From AudioFile
Arithmetic equations in an audiobook? In Humphrey BowerÕs eloquent reading of this lauded 1991 biography of one of the worldÕs most brilliant and mystifying mathematicians, spoken numbers manage not to confuse. Admittedly, being able to see them would be nice, but mathematically inclined listeners can write down the equations as Bower reads, and non-math listeners wouldnÕt really learn much from seeing the numbers anyway. They can join everyone else in appreciating the story of Indian genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Bower reads with interest and command. He paces the math discussions to interest all listeners, and his command of British and Indian intonations adds color to the dialogue and quotations. Introduced with atmospheric music, this is a classy production. A.C.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
Product Review
"A brilliantly realized biographyKanigel's particular interest in how primitive superstition, India's bureaucratic mind-set, English spiritual asceticism, and a Western war combined to destroy the miracle of Ramanujan's genius adds deeper dimensions to the already fascinating story of a difficult but astoundingly fruitful cross-cultural collaboration." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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