--- product_id: 14258929 title: "Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009" brand: "julian havilfreeman dyson" price: "€ 33.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14258929-gamma-exploring-eulers-constant-princeton-science-library-84-paperback-july store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009 **Brand:** julian havilfreeman dyson **Price:** € 33.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009 by julian havilfreeman dyson - **How much does it cost?** € 33.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14258929-gamma-exploring-eulers-constant-princeton-science-library-84-paperback-july) ## Best For - julian havilfreeman dyson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julian havilfreeman dyson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KBrjRYJQL.jpg) ![Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51yCwXPMcFL.jpg) ![Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant (Princeton Science Library, 84) Paperback – July 26, 2009 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RipGZRp8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The transcendence problem *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2008* I have always found Euler's constant interesting because I would like to be able to say that it is one of the 3 great transcendental numbers along with pi and e. The number e is what Kurt Mahler called an S number; perhaps pi and Euler's constant also are. My interest started about 1968 and I was soon led to the gamma and Riemann zeta functions. I am pleased to see that Havil confirms the path I followed.This is a very interesting book about a relatively unpublicized development of calculus. Admittedly this book requires good skills in mathematics, but let's be candid: a good understanding of mathematics calls for experience in working things out.Now I must express a disappointment. I bought the book at least in part because I wanted to know the history of attempts at proving (or disproving) the transcendence of Euler's constant. I have found almost nothing. There is a copious history of attempts at proving Fermat's last theorem. Perhaps Euler's constant has just not attracted so very much effort. I do not know of any financial reward that has been offered for Euler's constant. Hilbert in 1900 did not specify this number in his seventh problem. I have not seen this problem emphasized as one for the 21st century.For some years I thought of questions that might lead to a proof or disproof of transcendence. How long is the shortest proof that Euler's constant is transcendental or not? Can the question be answered in finitely many steps? Is there a number related to Euler's constant in the way that e is related to pi? I did not find these questions mentioned in this book.It is my hope that some high school student (or even grade school student) will read this book and, perhaps after some 40 years, become the Andrew Wiles of Euler's constant. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A tough (but rewarding) read for an inconsistent audience *by W***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 13, 2005* Per the foreword, this book is "aimed at students of mathematics, be they eager high school students or undergraduates". As a summa cum laude graduate math major (of some years ago) I expected to enjoy an romp thru some beautiful mathematical ideas. Well, the ideas are there, and Havil is to be commended for gathering some unusual and interesting topics. And much of the extensive mathematical notation is supported with nice numeric examples. However, much of it is not. All too often there are pages of integrals, sums, and products that go happily on without a clue to some of the beautiful things that are happening. The most frustrating example is the "proof" of Euler's zeta function formula, one of the prettiest pieces of mathematics. I still cannot understand Havil's presentation. (It was thrilling to read the same proof in "Prime Obsession" by Derbyshire so I know it can be explained with simple algebra.) Also, "Gamma" appears to be intended to be read in one sitting since it is rarely possible to begin at an advanced chapter. It is assumed that you remember definitions and notations which have appeared long before. To the author's credit, there are occasional backward references by page number, but then, about half of these are frustratingly wrong. Finally, it would be nice to see a copy of the errata for this book. I hope this book appears in a 2nd edition where the level of its presentation is made much more consistent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent mathematical book! *by W***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 15, 2016* An excellent mathematical book! It's actuality less about Euler's Gamma constant than about logarithmic functions and related. Prime Numbers and their relation to Riemann's Zeta Function and the Li Function are covered and constitute a significant portion of the book. Much of this territory parallels mathematical portion of John Derbyshire's "Prime Obsession"; another excellent book! Havil does not delve much into the personalities behind the mathematics, as Derbyshire does. Havil's approach is also more mathematical; at a minimum the reader should have a good familiarity with Calculus. For a math hobbyist, the book gives lots of hints that can be used for calculating by computer esoteric functions such as the prime counting function Pi(n). Other topics are covered as well, for example Benford's law which posits that the first significant digit of numbers seen in everyday life -- such as street addresses -- are counter-intuitively not uniformly distributed but instead distributed -- you guessed it -- in a way related to logarithms. Really a wide ranging discourse on everything logarithmic, Euler's Gamma being one of them! A great read for the mathematically inclined! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14258929-gamma-exploring-eulers-constant-princeton-science-library-84-paperback-july](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/14258929-gamma-exploring-eulers-constant-princeton-science-library-84-paperback-july) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*