The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities Paperback - 1997 - 1st Edition
by William Dunham
An array of intriguing math topics are introduced in alphabetical order, from Arithmetic to Zero. The book includes explanations of fundamentals, key concepts, and the great proofs. "If you want to encourage anyone's interest in maths, get them "The Mathematical Universe"--it is enchanting to read".--"New Scientist".
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For each of us, mathematics begins with arithmetic, and so does this book.
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"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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- Title The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities
- Author William Dunham
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley, New York
- Date 1997-02-18
- ISBN 9780471176619 / 0471176613
- Weight 0.89 lbs (0.40 kg)
- Dimensions 9.1 x 6.31 x 0.86 in (23.11 x 16.03 x 2.18 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Mathematicians, Mathematics - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93046702
- Dewey Decimal Code 510
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