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Book SynopsisShorter and more light-hearted than his theoretical academic works, Mathematics is the Poetry of Science represents Villani's attempt to communicate his love of mathematics to a wider audience, and is an interesting contribution from one of the world's finest living mathematicians.
Trade ReviewA remarkable exploration of creativity and aesthetic sensitivity in mathematics, and I would wholly recommend it to anyone who wants to appreciate why it will continue to inspire and fascinate all of its devotees. * GERRY LEVERSHA, The Mathematical Gazette *
Table of Contents0: Elisa Brune: Foreword 1: Mathematics, Science, and Poetry 2: Constraints and Creativity 3: Inspiration 4: Making Connections 5: A Portable Universe 6: The Form of Words 7: Visionaries 8: Poincaré and the Omnibus 9: Ping-Pong 10: Ode to Imperfection 11: Appendix: Henri Poincaré on Mathematical Discovery
