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The Mathematical Universe - by William Dunham (Paperback)

The Mathematical Universe - by  William Dunham (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An array of intriguing math topics are introduced in alphabetical order, from Arithmetic to Zero. The book includes explanations of fundamentals, key concepts, and the great proofs. "If you want to encourage anyone's interest in maths, get them "The Mathematical Universe"--it is enchanting to read".--"New Scientist".<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist <p/> Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are. -- Nature <p/> If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe.<br> * New Scientist<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquant anecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist <p>"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . . he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wants to reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature</p> <p>"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them The Mathematical Universe."</p> <ul> <li>New Scientist</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>WILLIAM DUNHAM, Ph.D., is the Truman Koehler Professor ofMathematics at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Theauthor of the acclaimed Journey Through Genius, he was awarded the1993 George PÃ3lya Award of the Mathematical Association ofAmerica for excellence in expository writing about mathematics. Heis also the recipient of grants from the National Endowment for theHumanities.

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