Author

Publication

2006 - Basic Books, A Member of the Perseus Books Group, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

52,500 words, Guess

Page Count

210 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005030384
  • LibraryThing832887
  • Goodreads537480

Classifications

  • DDC510
  • LCCQA99 .S84 2006

Description

"Letters to a Young Mathematician tells readers what Ian Stewart wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects from the philosophical to the practical - what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others - in a style that combines subtle, easygoing humor with a talent for cutting to the heart of the matter"--Jacket.

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Other Editions

  • Letters to a young mathematicianBasic Books, A Member of the Perseus Books Group2006-01-01

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