The little book of mathematical principles, theories & things
(2016)

Nonfiction

eBook

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2016
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1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781607652229 (electronic bk.) MWT14768036, 1607652226 (electronic bk.) 14768036
LANGUAGE
English
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This little book makes serious math simple-with more than 120 laws, theorems, paradoxes, and more explained in jargon-free terms. The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for the principles, equations, paradoxes, laws, and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics. It is a refreshingly engaging tour of Fibonacci numbers, Euclid's Elements, and Zeno's paradoxes, as well as other fundamental principles such as chaos theory, game theory, and the game of life. Renowned mathematics author Dr. Robert Solomon simplifies the ancient discipline of mathematics and provides fascinating answers to intriguing questions, such as: What is the greatest pyramid?, What is a perfect number?, and Is there a theory for stacking oranges?

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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