The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking, 2nd Edition

by Edward B. Burger

Other authorsMichael Starbird
Hardcover, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

510

Collection

Publication

Wiley (2008), Edition: 2, Hardcover, 760 pages

Description

The Heart of Mathematics: An invitation to effective thinking --now in its second edition--succeeds at reaching non-math, non-science-oriented readers and encourages them to discover the mathematics inherent in the world around them. Infused throughout with the authors' humor and enthusiasm, The Heart of Mathematics introduces readers to the most important and interesting ideas in mathematics while inspiring them to actively engage in mathematical thinking.

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Physical description

760 p.; 7.48 x 1.26 inches

ISBN

0470424761 / 9780470424766
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