Items related to Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for...
Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe - Softcover
Synopsis
To most people, mathematics means working with numbers. But as Keith Devlin shows in Mathematics: The Science of Patterns, this definition has been out of date for nearly 2,500 years. Mathematicians now see their work as the study of patterns—real or imagined, visual or mental, arising from the natural world or from within the human mind.
Using this basic definition as his central theme, Devlin explores the patterns of counting, measuring, reasoning, motion, shape, position, and prediction, revealing the powerful influence mathematics has over our perception of reality. Interweaving historical highlights and current developments, and using a minimum of formulas, Devlin celebrates the precision, purity, and elegance of mathematics.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Keith Devlin is Dean of the School of Science at Saint Mary's College of California and Senior Researcher at Stanford University's Center for the Study of Language and Information. He is the author of Logic and Information, and Mathematics: The New Golden Age and Goodbye, Descartes.
Review
"A book such as this belongs in the personal library of everyone interested in learning about some of the most subtle and profound works of the human spirit."—American Scientist
"What is mathematics? Keith Devlin has answered with a magnificent panoply of all the major domains of mathematics."—Martin Gardner
"Devlin's book is hugely successful in introducing the lay reader to the real spirit of mathematics and in bringing that reader to some appreciation of the research frontier."—American Mathematical Society
"An engaging and attractive presentation of some of the principle ideas of mathematical thought. Keith Devlin has skillfully blended the old and the new."—Philip J. Davis, Brown University
"A wonderful creation, interesting in its content and beautiful in its design. I predict great success for what is probably the most visually striking mathematics book anyone has ever seen."—William Dunham, author of Journey Through Genius and The Mathematical Universe
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHenry Holt
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0805073442
- ISBN 13 9780805073447
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages216
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for...
Stock Image
Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_427659044
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mathematics : The Science of Patterns
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 10076749-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0805073442
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mathematics: The Science of Patterns: The Search for Order in Life, Mind and the Universe
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0805073442
Quantity: 1 available