The Computer as Crucible: An Introduction to Experimental Mathematics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781568813431)

Keith Devlin and Jonathan Borwein, two well-known mathematicians with expertise in different mathematical specialties but with a common interest in experimentation in mathematics, have joined forces to create this introduction to experimental mathematics. They cover a variety of topics and examples to give the reader a good sense of the current state of play in the rapidly growing new field of experimental mathematics. The writing is clear and the explanations are enhanced by relevant historical facts and stories of mathematicians and their encounters with the field over time.

Author: Jonathan Borwein,Keith Devlin
ISBN-10: 1568813430
ISBN-13: 9781568813431
Publisher: A K PETERS
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2008
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2009 pg. 14