Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant Elle Kennedy Professor of English

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Gamma: Exploring Euler's Constant Elle Kennedy Professor of EnglishAmong the many constants that appear in mathematics, , e, and i are the most familiar. Following closely behind is y, or gamma, a constant that arises in many mathematical areas yet maintains a profound sense of mystery. In a tantalizing blend of history and mathematics, Julian Havil takes the reader on a journey through logarithms and the harmonic series, the two defining elements of gamma, toward the first account of gamma's place in mathematics.