The Mathematical Tourist: Snapshots Of Modern Mathematics

by Ivars Peterson

Paperback, 1986

Status

Available

Call number

510

Collection

Publication

W. H. Freeman & Company (1986), Edition: Book Club, Paperback, 256 pages

Description

In this work the author, a science journalist, guides us through the world of modern mathematics and the new developments in the field.

User reviews

LibraryThing member jpsnow
Interesting group of topics, but written to simply for the analytical and too obtusely for the novice.
LibraryThing member mykl-s
I really liked the structure of this book, related chapters that could be read in many different orders. Where the second reading of chapter x, after looking at chapter y, could be a revelation.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1988
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