Mathematical Sorcery by Calvin Clawson

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	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9780738204963
ISBN 10	073820496X
Titre	Mathematical Sorcery
Auteur	Calvin Clawson
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Année de publication	2001-08-24
Nombre de pages	312
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