Finding Fibonacci: The Quest to Rediscover the Forgotten Mathematical Genius Who Changed the World (Book Review) (original) (raw)

Keith Devlin's book, "Finding Fibonacci: The Quest to Rediscover the Forgotten Mathematical Genius Who Changed the World," serves as a companion to his previous work on Fibonacci. It explores the historical context of Fibonacci's contributions to modern finance and commercial arithmetic, emphasizing his significant but contested role in the evolution of mathematical practices in the 13th century. While acknowledging differing views among historians, the book presents a compelling narrative of Fibonacci's impact on mathematics and its applications.