Leads readers to discover some real mathematics. This book is suitable for a one-semester course at the beginning undergraduate level. Series: Mathematical World. Num Pages: 101 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PBM; PBPD; PBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 177 x 10. Weight in Grams: 208. . 1996. paperback. . . . .

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Title: Knots and Surfaces: A Guide to Discovering Mathematics (Mathematical World)
Publisher: American Mathematical Society
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0821804510
ISBN 13: 9780821804513
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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In most mathematics textbooks, the most exciting part of mathematics--the process of invention and discovery--is completely hidden from the reader. The aim of Knots and Surfaces is to change all that. By means of a series of carefully selected tasks, this book leads readers to discover some real mathematics. There are no formulas to memorize; no procedures to follow. The book is a guide: its job is to start you in the right direction and to bring you back if you stray too far. Discovery is left to you. <P>Suitable for a one-semester course at the beginning undergraduate level, there are no prerequisites for understanding the text. Any college student interested in discovering the beauty of mathematics will enjoy a course taught from this book. The book has also been used successfully with nonscience students who want to fulfill a science requirement.

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"The book is perfectly suited to a course for non-science majors in need of fulfilling a math requirement. All the sections have worked well at sparking student interest and convincing them that math is much more interesting than mere number-crunching and graphing." ---- Professor William Bloch, Wheaton College

"Would serve well as the basis of an independent study course in which the student would work through the tasks in a journal subject to periodic review by the instructor ... the writing is clear and engaging, and the tasks should be effective at setting a reasonable pace." ---- American Mathematical Monthly

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