The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities Revised Edition Contributor(s): Dunham, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471176613 ISBN-13: 9780471176619 Publisher: Wiley
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 1997 Annotation: "Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquant anecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist "Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . . he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wants to reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature "If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them The Mathematical Universe." New Scientist |
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BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference - Science |
Dewey: 510 |
LCCN: 93046702 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.31" W x 9.1" L (0.89 lbs) 320 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are. -- Nature If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe. * New Scientist |
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