Proof-Reading: Telling Stories with Numbers, Telling Stories with Words

Synopsis

Video recording of Mark Haddon discussing the art/science interface with Marcus du Sautoy - arranged in collaboration with the Royal Society of Literature and held at the Royal Society on 10/11/2008. They discuss: How does doing mathematics and writing stories compare? What role is mathematics playing when it is used in literature? Are stories important to understanding mathematics? Do writers have eureka moments?

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2008

Year of production

2008

Subjects

Literature; Mathematics

Keywords

mathematical concepts; creative writing

Online availability

URI

http://royalsociety.tv/dpx_royalsociety/dpx.php?dpxuser=dpx_v12

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Marcus du Sautoy; Mark Haddon

Distributor

Name

Royal Society: Royalsociety.tv

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Phone

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