The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas
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The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas by Lionel Salem
A lighthearted tour through 49 of the most interesting and useful mathematical formulas ever derived Now in paperback, this whimsical book reacquaints the reader with the pleasure of playing with numbers. Both entertaining and practical, it reaches a level of sophistication consistently high enough to make intelligent people think, but never aims so high that it is difficult to follow. Accompanying the formulas are over 70 amusing cartoons and diverting stories that point up how everyday events can lead to fundamental mathematical insights. Features 49 short, inviting chapters, written in simple, clear language Proves that math is fun, functional and accessible--not an arcane subject reserved for specialists LIONEL SALEM (Paris, France) is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist at the University of Paris, and has an appointment to the world famous French National Research Center. FREDERIC TESTARD (Nice, France) is a mathematician at the University of Nice. CORALIE SALEM (Paris, France) is an artist/illustrator who provided the book's graphics.| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780471552765 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471552763 |
| Titel | The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas |
| Autor | Lionel Salem |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 1992-04-23 |
| Seitenanzahl | 142 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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