The Mathematics Lover's Companion: Masterpieces for Everyone
Author(s): Edward R. Scheinerman
Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will? Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically.
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"A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."-Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow -- Maria Chudnovsky "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."-Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly -- Susan Colley "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."-Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics -- Ron Graham "A first-rate mathematician and expositor, Scheinerman takes us on a guided tour of great mathematical ideas. Written with clarity and humor, The Mathematics Lover's Companion will appeal to a wide audience."-Arthur Benjamin, The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why -- Arthur Benjamin "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."-Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington -- Jayadev Athreya "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."-Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World -- Ann Lachowska
Edward Scheinerman is a professor of applied mathematics and the vice dean for engineering education at Johns Hopkins University. He has twice won the Mathematical Association of America's Ford Award for excellent mathematical writing.
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- : Yale University Press
- : Yale University Press
- : May 2017
- : 235mm X 165mm X 25mm
- : United States
- : April 2017
- : books
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- : Edward R. Scheinerman
- : Hardback
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- : 296
- : 106 b/w illus.
