Mathematics 1001 : absolutely everything that matters in mathematics in 1001 bite-sized explanations / Richard Elwes.
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TextPublication details: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2010.Description: 415 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: - 1554077192
- 9781554077199
- 9781770855007
- Mathematics one thousand and one
- Mathematics one thousand one
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Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 510 E52 | Checked out | 05/13/2024 | 33111007678978 | |||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A comprehensive study of math principles in one volume for the general reader
This practical reference provides clear and concise explanations of the most fascinating fundamental mathematical concepts Distilled into 1001 mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced areas of math, making it the ideal guide for both the beginner and the math wiz
The book covers all of the fundamental mathematical disciplines:
Geometry Numbers Analysis Logic Algebra Probability and statistics Applied mathematics Discrete mathematics Games and recreational mathematics Philosophy and metamathematicsExpert mathematician Richard Elwes explains difficult concepts in the simplest language with a minimum of jargon Along the way he reveals such mathematical magic as how to count to 1023 using just 10 fingers and how to make an unbreakable code
Enlightening and entertaining, Mathematics 1001 makes the language of math come alive
Includes index.