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Letters to a young mathematician

By Ian Stewart

Book information

Publisher
Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Year
2006
ISBN
0465082319, 9780465082315, 0465082327, 9780465082322
LCC
QA99 .S84 2006
Open Library ID
OL3414227M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1010 kB (1033980 bytes)
Series
Art of mentoring
Pages
220\220
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
600
Time added
2009-12-04 00:34:26

Description

From the renowned mathematician and writer Ian Stewart, an insightful and lively exploration of why mathematics matters The first scientific entry in the acclaimed Art of Mentoring series from Basic Books, Letters to a Young Mathematician tells readers what Ian Stewart wishes he had known when he was a student and young faculty member. Subjects ranging 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--are dealt with in Stewart's much-admired style, which combines subtle, easygoing humor with a talent for cutting to the heart of the matter. In the tradition of G.H. Hardy's classic A Mathematician's Apology, this book is sure to be a perennial favorite with students at all levels, as well as with other readers who are curious about the frequently incomprehensible world of mathematics.

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