Problems with a Point: Exploring Math and Computer Science (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789813279971)

'Points, questions, stories, and occasional rants introduce the 24 chapters of this engaging volume. With a focus on mathematics and peppered with a scattering of computer science settings, the entries range from lightly humorous to curiously thought-provoking. Each chapter includes sections and sub-sections that illustrate and supplement the point at hand. Most topics are self-contained within each chapter, and a solid high school mathematics background is all that is needed to enjoy the discussions. There certainly is much to enjoy here.'CHOICEEver notice how people sometimes use math words inaccurately? Or how sometimes you instinctively know a math statement is false (or not known)?Each chapter of this book makes a point like those above and then illustrates the point by doing some real mathematics through step-by-step mathematical techniques.This book gives readers valuable information about how mathematics and theoretical computer science work, while teaching them some actual mathematics and computer science through examples and exercises. Much of the mathematics could be understood by a bright high school student. The points made can be understood by anyone with an interest in math, from the bright high school student to a Field's medal winner.

Author: William Gasarch, Clyde Kruskal
ISBN-10: 9813279974
ISBN-13: 9789813279971
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2019
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 08/01/2019