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The heart of mathematics is its elegance; the way it all fits together. Unfortunately, its beauty often eludes the vast majority of people who are intimidated by fear of the difficulty of numbers. __Mathematical Elegance__ remedies this. Using hundreds of examples, the author presents a view of the mathematical landscape that is both accessible and fascinating. At a time of concern that American youth are bored by math, there is renewed interest in improving math skills. __Mathematical Elegance__ stimulates students, along with those already experienced in the discipline, to explore some of the unexpected pleasures of quantitative thinking. Invoking mathematical proofs famous for their simplicity and brainteasers that are fun and illuminating, the author leaves readers feeling exuberant—as well as convinced that their IQs have been raised by ten points. A host of anecdotes about well-known mathematicians humanize and provide new insights into their lofty subjects. Recalling such classic works as Lewis Carroll’s __Introduction to Logic__ and __A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper__ by John Allen Paulos, __Mathematical Elegance__ will energize and delight a wide audience, ranging from

Who reads Mathematical Elegance : An Approachable Guide to Understanding Basic Concepts?

Author

Goldberg, Steven

Publisher

Transaction Publishers

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781412855136

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Philosophy, Mathematics, Medical

Updated

2026-03-25