"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquant anecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist
"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wants to reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature
"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them The Mathematical Universe."
The Mathematical Universe is a solid collection of short essays, with each addressing a particular mathematical topic. Titles range from "Isoperimetric Problem" to "Where Are the Women?" Author Dunham manages to maintain a conversational tone while referencing diagrams, equations, and rigorous arguments throughout the book.
