Mathematical Sorcery
Mathematical Sorcery
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Mathematical Sorcery by Calvin Clawson
The secret of constellations, the enigma of the golden mean, and the brilliance of a proof-these are just some of the wonders Clawson explores with unbridled delight in this recreational math book. Throughout the book he divulges the wisdom of the ancient Greeks, Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians, whose stunning revelations still have deep meaning today.Transporting us beyond mere appreciation, Clawson urges us to tackle functions, tangents, and the concept of infinity. He helps us intuitively comprehend these and other building blocks of mathematics through explaining their discovery and uses. By accompanying him on his journey, we taste the fruit of knowledge that has eluded us until now.
Calvin C. Clawson is the author of The Mathematical traveller and Conquering Math Phobia. He has published over two dozen short stories, and won an award from the National Writers Association for his novel The White Badger. A teacher of mathematics at Seattle Community College, he lives south of Issaquah, Washington.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780738204963 |
| ISBN 10 | 073820496X |
| Title | Mathematical Sorcery |
| Author | Calvin Clawson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| Year published | 2001-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |