Fractals, Graphics, and Mathematics Education

Mandelbrot, Benoit B., Frame, Michael

ISBN 10: 0883851695 / ISBN 13: 9780883851692

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 2002

About this Item

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fractals, Graphics, and Mathematics Education
• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883851695
• ISBN 13: 9780883851692
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Fractal Geometry is a new mathematical tool for describing nature. Through this we may uncover connections between the arts and sciences, uncommonly seen in maths and science classes. This book will appeal to anyone wanting to teach a course on fractals, or who is interested in general scientific literacy.

About the Author

Benoit Mandelbrot best known as the author of "Fractal Geometry of Nature," is a Sterling Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Yale University and IBM Fellow Emeritus (Physics) at the T. J. Watson Research Center. Among his many awards are the 1993 Wolf Prize for Physics, The "Barnard, Franklin, Steinmetz and Richardson" Medals and the Caltech Distinguished Service award..

Michael Frame trained as a topologist at Tulane University. He became interested in fractal geometry in response to a quesiton from a student. He has taught at several schools, most recently Union College before moving to Yale University. With physicist David Peak, he is the author of "Chaos Under Control: The Art and Science of Complexity," a text for humanities students.