Mathematics For The Curious - Couverture souple

Higgins, Peter M.

 
9780192880727: Mathematics For The Curious
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0192880721 ISBN 13 : 9780192880727
Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 1998

Synopsis

When do the hands of a clock coincide? How likely is it that two children in the same class will share a birthday? How do we calculate the volume of a doughnut? Mathematics for the Curious provides anyone interested in mathematics with a simple and entertaining account of what it can do. Author Peter Higgins gives clear explanations of the more mysterious features of childhood mathematics as well as novelties and connections that prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises. Topics include: the truth about fractions, the questions and their answers, and the golden ratio. Higgins poses entertaining puzzles and questions tempting the reader to ponder math problems with imagination instead of dread. Mathematics for the Curious is an accessible introduction to basic mathematics for beginning students and a lively refresher for adults.

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À propos de l?auteur

Peter M. Higgins is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Essex.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0192880721
ISBN 13 
9780192880727
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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