Mathematical Discovery, Volume II, On Understanding, Learning, and Teaching Problem Solving

Polya, George

ISBN 10: 0471693359 / ISBN 13: 9780471693352

Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1965

About this Item

Very Good condition hardcover book, lacks dust jacket. Very slight shelf wear, bumping, and slightest smudging to covers and spine. Slight toning and very slight smudging to text block edges. Pen on fpep. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such. Seller Inventory # 2502-9780

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mathematical Discovery, Volume II, On ...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 1965

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis:

Combining standard Volumes I and II into one soft cover edition, this helpful book explains how to solve mathematical problems in a clear, step-by-step progression. It shows how to think about a problem, how to look at special cases, and how to devise an effective strategy to attack and solve the problem. Covers arithemetic, algebra, geometry, and some elementary combinatorics. Includes an updated bibliography and newly expanded index.

About the Author:

George Polya (1887-1985) was Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Stanford University