Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking - With CD, 3-D Glasses Kit - 2nd edition
Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking - With CD, 3-D Glasses Kit - 2nd edition
ISBN13: 9780470412855
ISBN10: 0470412852
by Edward B. Burger and Michael P. Starbird
Edition: 2ND 05Copyright: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Published: 2005
International: No
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Summary
The Heart of Mathematics addresses the big ideas of mathematics (many of which are cutting edge research topics) in a non-computational style intended to be both read and enjoyed by students and instructors, as well as by motivated general readers. It features an engaging, lively, humorous style full of surprises, games, mind-benders, and all without either sacrificing good mathematical thought or relying on mathematical computation or symbols.
Table of Contents
Chapter One Fun and Games: An Introduction to Rigorous Thought
Chapter Two Number Contemplation
Chapter Three Infinity
Chapter Four Geometric Gems
Chapter Five Contortions of Space
Chapter Six Chaos and Fractals
Chapter Seven Taming Uncertainty
Chapter Eight Deciding Wisely: Applications of Rigorous Thought
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The Heart of Mathematics addresses the big ideas of mathematics (many of which are cutting edge research topics) in a non-computational style intended to be both read and enjoyed by students and instructors, as well as by motivated general readers. It features an engaging, lively, humorous style full of surprises, games, mind-benders, and all without either sacrificing good mathematical thought or relying on mathematical computation or symbols.
Chapter One Fun and Games: An Introduction to Rigorous Thought
Chapter Two Number Contemplation
Chapter Three Infinity
Chapter Four Geometric Gems
Chapter Five Contortions of Space
Chapter Six Chaos and Fractals
Chapter Seven Taming Uncertainty
Chapter Eight Deciding Wisely: Applications of Rigorous Thought
Published: 2005
International: No
Summary
The Heart of Mathematics addresses the big ideas of mathematics (many of which are cutting edge research topics) in a non-computational style intended to be both read and enjoyed by students and instructors, as well as by motivated general readers. It features an engaging, lively, humorous style full of surprises, games, mind-benders, and all without either sacrificing good mathematical thought or relying on mathematical computation or symbols.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter One Fun and Games: An Introduction to Rigorous Thought
Chapter Two Number Contemplation
Chapter Three Infinity
Chapter Four Geometric Gems
Chapter Five Contortions of Space
Chapter Six Chaos and Fractals
Chapter Seven Taming Uncertainty
Chapter Eight Deciding Wisely: Applications of Rigorous Thought
