Mathematics 1001: Absolutely Everything That Matters About Mathematics in 1001 Bite-Sized Explanations - Hardcover

Elwes, Dr. Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1554077192 ISBN 13: 9781554077199

Publisher: Firefly Books, 2010

Synopsis

A comprehensive study of math principles in one volume for the general reader

This practical reference provides clear and concise explanations of the most fascinating fundamental mathematical concepts Distilled into 1001 mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced areas of math, making it the ideal guide for both the beginner and the math wiz

The book covers all of the fundamental mathematical disciplines:

• Geometry
  
• Numbers
  
• Analysis
  
• Logic
  
• Algebra
  
• Probability and statistics
  
• Applied mathematics
  
• Discrete mathematics
  
• Games and recreational mathematics
  
• Philosophy and metamathematics

Expert mathematician Richard Elwes explains difficult concepts in the simplest language with a minimum of jargon Along the way he reveals such mathematical magic as how to count to 1023 using just 10 fingers and how to make an unbreakable code

Enlightening and entertaining, Mathematics 1001 makes the language of math come alive

About this title

About the Author

Dr Richard Elwes is a writer, lecturer and researcher in mathematics He contributes to New Scientist and Plus Magazine and has published numerous scholarly research papers

Edition details

• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554077192
• ISBN 13: 9781554077199
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416