The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities - Paperback

$26.00

The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities - Paperback

Name: The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities - Paperback
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SKU: 9780471176619
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by William Dunham

$26.00

Book Overview

"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist

"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature

"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe."
* New Scientist

Front Jacket

Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquant anecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist

Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . . he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wants to reach, and he writes so that they are. -- Nature

If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them The Mathematical Universe.

New Scientist

Back Jacket

Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquant anecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist

Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . . he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wants to reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature

"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them The Mathematical Universe."

New Scientist

ISBN	9780471176619
Author	William Dunham
Publisher	Wiley
Genre	Education
Format	Paperback
Published	February 1997
Language	ENG- English
Pages	320
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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