The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas: An Entertaining Look at the Most Insightful, Useful, and Quirky Theorems of All Time - Couverture souple

Salem, Lionel

 
9780471176626: The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas: An Entertaining Look at the Most Insightful, Useful, and Quirky Theorems of All Time
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ISBN 10 : 0471176621 ISBN 13 : 9780471176626
Editeur : John Wiley &Sons, 1997

Synopsis

A lighthearted tour through 49 of the most interesting and useful mathematical formulas ever derived Now in paperback, this whimsical book reacquaints the reader with the pleasure of playing with numbers. Both entertaining and practical, it reaches a level of sophistication consistently high enough to make intelligent people think, but never aims so high that it is difficult to follow. Accompanying the formulas are over 70 amusing cartoons and diverting stories that point up how everyday events can lead to fundamental mathematical insights. Features 49 short, inviting chapters, written in simple, clear language Proves that math is fun, functional and accessible--not an arcane subject reserved for specialists LIONEL SALEM (Paris, France) is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist at the University of Paris, and has an appointment to the world famous French National Research Center. FREDERIC TESTARD (Nice, France) is a mathematician at the University of Nice. CORALIE SALEM (Paris, France) is an artist/illustrator who provided the book's graphics.

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À propos de l?auteur

LIONEL SALEM, Research Professor in the French National Research Center (CNRS), is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist and "popularizer" of science, best known for his book The Marvels of the Molecule, which has been translated into a number of languages. He was advisor to the Minister of Higher Education for the French government. The son of a former professor of mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Salem received his education at Cambridge University. FREDERIC TESTARD is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Nice, in France. Professor Testard is a graduate of one of the prestigious Ecoles Normales Superieures. CORALIE SALEM is an artist and illustrator with a degree in graphic design. She designs corporate logos for French clients and is the daughter of Lionel Salem.

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Éditeur
John Wiley &Sons
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471176621
ISBN 13 
9780471176626
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
158
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Personne responsable
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