QED Beauty in Mathematical Proof
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QED Beauty in Mathematical Proof by Burkard Polster
Q.E.D. presents some of the most famous mathematical proofs in a charming book that will appeal to nonmathematicians and math experts alike. Grasp in an instant why Pythagoras's theorem must be correct. Follow the ancient Chinese proof of the volume formula for the frustrating frustum, and Archimedes' method for finding the volume of a sphere. Discover the secrets of pi and why, contrary to popular belief, squaring the circle really is possible. Study the subtle art of mathematical domino tumbling, and find out how slicing cones helped save a city and put a man on the moon.
Burkard Polster is an associate professor of mathematics at Monash University and author of A Geometrical Picture Book and The Mathematics of Juggling. Marty Ross, together with Polster, writes Maths Masters, a weekly column published in Australia's Age newspaper, featuring fascinating and playful discussions of a wide range of mathematical topics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802714312 |
| ISBN 10 | 0802714315 |
| Title | QED Beauty in Mathematical Proof |
| Author | Burkard Polster |
| Series | Wooden Bks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker & Co |
| Year published | 2004-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 58 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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