A Mathematical Bridge: An Intuitive Journey in Higher Mathematics - Couverture souple

Hewson, Stephen

 
9789812834089: A Mathematical Bridge: An Intuitive Journey in Higher Mathematics
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 9812834087 ISBN 13 : 9789812834089
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Company, 2009

Synopsis

Although higher mathematics is beautiful, natural and interconnected, to the uninitiated it can feel like an arbitrary mass of disconnected technical definitions, symbols, theorems and methods. An intellectual gulf needs to be crossed before a true, deep appreciation of mathematics can develop. This book bridges this mathematical gap. It focuses on the process of discovery as much as the content, leading the reader to a clear, intuitive understanding of how and why mathematics exists in the way it does. The narrative does not evolve along traditional subject lines: each topic develops from its simplest, intuitive starting point; complexity develops naturally via questions and extensions. Throughout, the book includes levels of explanation, discussion and passion rarely seen in traditional textbooks. The choice of material is similarly rich, ranging from number theory and the nature of mathematical thought to quantum mechanics and the history of mathematics. It rounds off with a selection of thought-provoking and stimulating exercises for the reader.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Although higher mathematics is beautiful, natural and interconnected, to the uninitiated it can feel like an arbitrary mass of disconnected technical definitions, symbols, theorems and methods. An intellectual gulf needs to be crossed before a true, deep appreciation of mathematics can develop. This book bridges this mathematical gap. It focuses on the process of discovery as much as the content, leading the reader to a clear, intuitive understanding of how and why mathematics exists in the way it does. The narrative does not evolve along traditional subject lines: each topic develops from its simplest, intuitive starting point; complexity develops naturally via questions and extensions. Throughout, the book includes levels of explanation, discussion and passion rarely seen in traditional textbooks. The choice of material is similarly rich, ranging from number theory and the nature of mathematical thought to quantum mechanics and the history of mathematics. It rounds off with a selection of thought-provoking and stimulating exercises for the reader.

Revue de presse

This nice book helps to bridge the gap between the high school and college mathematics and is warmly recommended to the readers starting the first year university-level mathematics. --Zentralblatt MATH

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Company
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9812834087
ISBN 13 
9789812834089
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
672
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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