Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Man Who Counted

During this Spring Break my group of Assembly Language Programming agreed to read a book. The book title is The Man Who Counted by Malba Tahan.

It is a very interesting book. In this podcast I will expose my personal opinion about the book and definitely extend a recommendation to anyone who wants to get a new perspective about Mathematics and the Arabian culture.

As the site of Amazon says:

"The adventures of Beremiz Samir, The Man Who Counted, take the reader on an exotic journey in which, time and again, he summons his extraordinary mathematical powers to settle disputes, give wise advice, overcome dangerous enemies, and win for himself fame and fortune. as we accompany him, we learn much of the history of famous mathematicisns who preceded him; we undergo a series of trials at the hands of the wise men of the day; and we come to admire the warm wisdom and patience that earn him the respect and affection of those whose problems he resolves so astutely. In the grace of their telling, these stories hold unusual delights for the reader."

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