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Bibliographic Details

Title: Mathematical Discovery, Volume II, On Understanding, Learning, and Teaching Problem Solving
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date: 1965
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0471693359
ISBN 13: 9780471693352
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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

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