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Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The Mathematical Visitor
Author: Problems and Solutions from The Mathematical Visitor, 1877-1896
Author: Stanley RabinowitzPublisher: MathPro Press
ISBN: 9780962640155
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This book contains all 344 problems that were originally published in the 19th century journal, The Mathematical Visitor, classified by subject. Little-known to most mathematicians today, these problems represent lost treasure from mathematical antiquity. All solutions that were originally published in the journal are also included.
The Mathematical Tourist
Author: Ivars PetersonPublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805071598
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
A guide to mathematics covers such topics as mathematical proofs, fractals, chaos, prime numbers, four-dimensional geometry, and quasicrystals.
The mathematical visitor
Author: Artemas MartinThe Mathematical Visitor
Author: The mathematical visitor
Author: Artemas MartinThe Mathematical Visitor; Volume 1
Author: Artemas MartinPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022190191
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book offers a guided tour through the world of mathematics, exploring the beauty and complexity of this fascinating field. From algebra to geometry to calculus, this comprehensive guide is sure to ignite a passion for mathematics in readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Mathematical Tourist
Author: Ivars PetersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A revised, updated edition of Peterson's classic work. Presents the latest information on mathematical proofs, fractals, prime numbers, and chaos, as well as new material on such intriguing topics as the relationship between mathematical knots and DNA; the application of cellular automata models to social questions; and the significant increase in the speed of factoring large composite numbers by means of computers based on quantum logic.
The Mathematical Tourist
Author: Ivars PetersonPublisher: W.H. Freeman
ISBN: 9780716719533
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In this work the author, a science journalist, guides us through the world of modern mathematics and the new developments in the field.
The Math Book
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465494200
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 711
Book Description
See how math's infinite mysteries and beauty unfold in this captivating educational book! Discover more than 85 of the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and proofs ever devised with this beautifully illustrated book. Get to know the great minds whose revolutionary discoveries changed our world today. You don't have to be a math genius to follow along with this book! This brilliant book is packed with short, easy-to-grasp explanations, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that play with our ideas about numbers. What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can math help us predict the future? All will be revealed and explained in this encyclopedia of mathematics. It's as easy as 1-2-3! The Math Book tells the exciting story of how mathematical thought advanced through history. This diverse and inclusive account will have something for everybody, including the math behind world economies and espionage. This book charts the development of math around the world, from ancient mathematical ideas and inventions like prehistoric tally bones through developments in medieval and Renaissance Europe. Fast forward to today and gain insight into the recent rise of game and group theory. Delve in deeper into the history of math: - Ancient and Classical Periods 6000 BCE - 500 CE - The Middle Ages 500 - 1500 - The Renaissance 1500 - 1680 - The Enlightenment 1680 - 1800 - The 19th Century 1800 - 1900 - Modern Mathematics 1900 - Present The Series Simply Explained With over 7 million copies sold worldwide to date, The Math Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK Books. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand.