An Invitation to Mathematics (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2017
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- Title
- An Invitation to Mathematics (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Dresden, Arnold
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331513765
- ISBN 13
- 9780331513769
- Item weight
- 1.713 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
Explore the heart of mathematics through curiosity, puzzles, and real-world ideas.
This engaging guide invites readers to see math as a growing, human pursuit—not just numbers. Through accessible explanations and historical anecdotes, it surveys topics from coloring maps to the big questions of topology, offering a fresh perspective on how math shapes our thinking in everyday life.
This edition frames mathematics as an ongoing journey rather than a finished story. It uses the idea of traveling through a new country to show how concepts develop, connect, and invite further exploration. You’ll encounter clear examples, historical notes, and a sense that math is approachable for curious readers, not just specialists.- How the four-color problem starts simple and grows into a major mathematical question
- Basic ideas of topology and how mathematicians approach unsolved problems
- Real-world style explanations that connect numbers, shapes, and logic
- Hints at how prime numbers, divisors, and perfect numbers fit into larger patterns
Ideal for readers of general science and curious readers who want a thoughtful, accessible look at mathematics in everyday life.
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