Hidden Connections, Double Meanings by David Wells

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Hidden Connections, Double Meanings by David Wells

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Summary

This book explores mathematical topics, finding amazing similarities and looking at familiar objects in new ways. It shows mathematics as something mysterious, intriguing and pleasurably puzzling. You do not need to be a mathematician to enjoy this book. It emphasises insight and imagination rather than technique.

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Hidden Connections, Double Meanings by David Wells

This book subverts and surprises. It explores mathematical topics, finding amazing similarities and looking at familiar objects in new ways. It shows mathematics as something mysterious, intriguing and pleasurably puzzling. You do not need to be a mathematician to enjoy this book. The style is relaxed. It emphasises insight and imagination rather than technique. The book also includes many problems and puzzles for you to try, with hints and solutions.

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ISBN 13 9780521313346
ISBN 10 0521313341
Title Hidden Connections, Double Meanings
Author David Wells
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1988-04-21
Number of pages 164
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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