Quanta Books to Publish Popular Science Books by Terence Tao and David Tong
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Summary
Quanta Books announces two new popular science books: 'Six Math Essentials' by Fields Medalist Terence Tao, his first math book for a general audience exploring six foundational mathematical ideas, and a book by theoretical physicist David Tong. The books aim to make complex mathematical and physical concepts accessible to the public, continuing Quanta's mission of publishing transformational ideas that shape our understanding of the universe.
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· 4 pulledSix Math Essentials will be Tao's first math book written for a popular audience
Tao — a recipient of the Fields Medal and one of the world's top mathematicians — will explore six ideas that have guided mathematicians throughout history
mathematics has become unnecessarily intimidating and abstruse to the general public while being more essential than ever
New offerings from Quanta Books will invite readers on a tour of transformational ideas that have shaped our modern understanding of the universe
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