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Ivars Peterson is a renowned science writer, born on December 4, 1948. His work covers a wide range of scientific topics, including mathematics, physics, and astronomy. Peterson is known for his clear and engaging writing style, which makes complex scientific concepts accessible to the general reader.

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“Pickover's lively, provocative travel guide takes readers into the fascinating realm of mystic math, from perfectly strange numbers to fractured geometries and other curious nooks and crannies of ancient worlds and modern times.”

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“Few realize that the world of modern mathematics is rich with vivid images and provocative ideas.”

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Book:The Mathematical Tourist: New and Updated Snapshots of Modern Mathematics

Source: The Mathematical Tourist: New and Updated Snapshots of Modern Mathematics

“To most outsiders, modern mathematics is unknown territory. Its borders are protected by dense thickets of technical terms; its landscapes are a mass of indecipherable equations and incomprehensible concepts. Few realize that the world of modern mathematics is rich with vivid images and provocative ideas.”

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Born: December 4, 1948
Known for: Science writer
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