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The Pleasures of Counting

By T. W. Körner

Book information

Year
1996
ISBN
0521568234, 9780521568234, 052156087X, 9780521560870
LCC
QA93 .K65 1996
Open Library ID
OL21578918M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
6 MB (6527457 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
545\545
DPI
600
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In this engaging and readable book, Dr. Körner describes a variety of lively topics that continue to intrigue professional mathematicians. The topics range from the design of anchors and the Battle of the Atlantic to the outbreak of cholera in Victorian Soho. The author uses relatively simple terms and ideas, yet explains difficulties and avoids condescension. If you are a mathematician who wants to explain to others how you spend your working days, then seek inspiration here. This book will appeal to everyone interested in the uses of mathematics.

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