The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Mircea Pitici
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Foreword by Roger Penrose
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| Series | The Best Writing on Mathematics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:272 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Mathematics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691160412
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| Classifications | Dewey:510 |
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| Illustrations |
30 halftones. 26 line illus.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
19 January 2014 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Offers a panoramic view of mathematics in contemporary society; Terence Tao discusses aspects of universal mathematical laws in complex systems; Ian Stewart explains how in mathematics everything arises out of nothing; and Erin Maloney and Sian Beilock consider the mathematical anxiety experienced by many students and suggest effective remedies.
Author Biography
Mircea Pitici teaches mathematics and writing at Cornell University, where he is a PhD candidate in math education. He has edited "The Best Writing on Mathematics" since 2010.
ReviewsPraise for Princeton's previous editions: "[A] volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine... [R]eaders from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest."--Publishers Weekly Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Entertaining and informative."--Ian D. Gordon, Library Journal Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Wonderful... [C]annot be recommended highly enough!"--Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "A wonderful and varied bouquet of texts... I highly recommend this book to everyone with an interest in mathematics."--Stephen Buckley, Irish Mathematical Society Bulletin
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