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A Passion for Mathematics () von Clifford A. Pickover

A Passion for Mathematics
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Numbers, Puzzles, Madness, Religion, and the Quest for Reality
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ISBN-13:
9781118046074
Veröffentl:
2011
Seiten:
408
Autor:
Clifford A. Pickover
eBook Format:
EPUB
eBook-Typ:
Reflowable
Kopierschutz:
Adobe DRM [Hard-DRM]
Sprache:
Englisch
Systemvoraussetzungen
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. Numbers, History, Society, and People.

2. Cool Numbers.

3. Algebra, Percentages, Weird Puzzles, and Marvelous Mathematical Manipulations.

4. Geometry, Games, and Beyond.

5. Probability: Take Your Chances.

6. Big Numbers and Infinity.

7. Mathematics and Beauty.

Answers.

References.

Index.

Beschreibung
A Passion for Mathematics is an educational, entertaining trip through the curiosities of the math world, blending an eclectic mix of history, biography, philosophy, number theory, geometry, probability, huge numbers, and mind-bending problems into a delightfully compelling collection that is sure to please math buffs, students, and experienced mathematicians alike. In each chapter, Clifford Pickover provides factoids, anecdotes, definitions, quotations, and captivating challenges that range from fun, quirky puzzles to insanely difficult problems. Readers will encounter mad mathematicians, strange number sequences, obstinate numbers, curious constants, magic squares, fractal geese, monkeys typing Hamlet, infinity, and much, much more. A Passion for Mathematics will feed readers’ fascination while giving them problem-solving skills a great workout!
Autor
CLIFFORD A. PICKOVER received his Ph.D. from Yale University and is a prolific author of books and articles, including Calculus and Pizza: A Cookbook for the Hungry Mind; Black Holes: A Traveler's Guide; and Keys to Infinity, all from Wiley. His Web site, Pickover.com, has received millions of visits.

 

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