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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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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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"An original and courageous book, capable of conveying to a new audience the understanding that mathematical formulas can be exciting and aesthetically pleasing." ––The Times Higher Education Supplement
This book acquaints (or reacquaints) you with the beauty of mathematics and the pleasures of playing with numbers. As entertaining as it is practical, it maintains 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.
Contains 49 short, thoroughly entertaining chapters written in simple, clear language
∗ Proves that math is fun, functional, and accessible ––not an arcane science reserved for specialists
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- ÉditeurJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
- Date d'édition1992
- ISBN 10 0471552763
- ISBN 13 9780471552765
- ReliureRelié
- Langueanglais
- Nombre de pages142
- Coordonnées du fabricantnon disponible
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The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas: An Entertaining Look at the Most Insightful, Useful and Quirky Theorems of All Time
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