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The Princeton Science Library series, authored by Julian Havil, focuses on mathematical concepts and their historical contexts. Each book in the series delves into a specific mathematical constant or idea, examining its origins, significance, and unresolved questions. The series emphasizes the beauty and complexity of mathematics through accessible explanations and historical narratives.

Princeton Science Library is published by Princeton University Press.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Gamma

    Gamma

    2003 · Julian Havil

    This book explores Euler's constant, gamma. Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) introduced gamma as the limit of the sum of 1 + 1/2 + 1/3…

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What order should I read the Princeton Science Library books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Gamma”.

How many books are in the Princeton Science Library series?

We list 1 books by Julian Havil , published in 2003.

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