The Joy of Mathematics by Theoni Pappas

The Joy of Mathematics by Theoni Pappas

Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century. THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random…it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.

Theoni Pappas is a mathematician with a passion for the subject. Pappas, a native of California, obtained her B.A. Her M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, came in 1966. In 1967, he graduated from Stanford University. She spent nearly two decades teaching high school and college mathematics before turning to producing a remarkable series of unique publications that reflect her devotion to demystifying mathematics and making it more approachable.

She dispels mathematical stereotypes and hurdles with her succinct, nonthreatening, and simply understandable language, demonstrating that mathematics is a vibrant universe of exciting concepts that is easily accessible to the layperson. Her arithmetic calendars and more than 19 math books appeal to both children and adults. Three of her works have been chosen for the Book-of-the-Month Club, and her book Joy of Mathematics was named a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into several languages, including Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Pappas won the Excellence in Accomplishment Award from the University of California Alumni Association in 2000 for her work on mathematics-related books and other innovative items. She resides in Palo Alto, California.

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ISBN 13	9780933174658
ISBN 10	0933174659
Title	The Joy of Mathematics
Author	Theoni Pappas
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wide World Publishing,U.S.
Year published	1993-03-11
Number of pages	256
Prizes	Commended for Book-of-the Month Club "Pick-of-the-Paperbacks" 1986 (United States)
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