Mathematical Reflections: In a Room with Many Mirrors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781461273455)

The purpose of this book is to show what mathematics is about, how it is done, and what it is good for. The eight topics covered illustrate the unity of mathematical thought as well as the diversity of mathematical ideas; the relaxed and informal discussion makes it clear that mathematics can be exciting and engrossing. The book, which includes recent discoveries that lead to open questions, will give pleasure to anyone interested in the intellectually intriguing aspects of mathematics.

Author: Peter Hilton, Derek Holton, Jean Pedersen
ISBN-10: 1461273455
ISBN-13: 9781461273455
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 09/27/2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.77d