The mathematical tourist : new and updated snapshots of modern mathematics

by Ivars Peterson

Paper Book, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

510.1

Genres

Collection

Landet

Publication

New York : W.H. Freeman, 1998

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.
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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.

Subjects

Mathematics Philosophy

Language

English

Original publication date

1988

ISBN

0716732505 / 9780716732501

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