Paperback in very good condition. Light shelf and handling wear, including occasional minor creasing at page corners. WIthin, pages are tightly bound, content unmarked. CN.

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Title

Mathematical Understanding of Nature: Essays on Amazing Physical Phenomena and their Understanding by Mathematicians

Publisher

AMS Press Inc, Rhode Island

Publication Date

2014

Language

English

ISBN 10

1470417014

ISBN 13

9781470417017

Binding

Paperback

Condition

Very Good

Book Type

Used

Seller catalogs

Mathematics/Accounting

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This collection of 39 short stories gives the reader a unique opportunity to take a look at the scientific philosophy of Vladimir Arnold, one of the most original contemporary researchers. Topics of the stories included range from astronomy, to mirages, to motion of glaciers, to geometry of mirrors and beyond. In each case Arnold's explanation is both deep and simple, which makes the book interesting and accessible to an extremely broad readership. Original illustrations hand drawn by the author help the reader to further understand and appreciate Arnold's view on the relationship between mathematics and science.

Review

Arnold's talent for exposition shines in this collection of short chapters on a miscellany of topics. I could not stop reading until I reached the end of the book. This book will entertain and enrich any curious person, whether a layman or a specialist. --Mark Levi, Penn State University, author of 'The Mathematical Mechanic'

This is a wonderful book for browsing, for anyone drawn to physical applications of mathematics or to Arnold himself and the breadth of his interests --Maa

This book, which fits all mathematical ages, provides a glimpse into the 'laboratory' of one of the most influential mathematicians of our time. Its genre is absolutely unique. A kaleidoscope of intriguing examples illustrating applications of mathematics to real life, intertwines with entertaining and often wildly funny mathematical anecdotes, as well as with profound insights into modern research areas. A brilliant informal exposition, complemented by artful drawings by the author, makes the book a fascinating read. --Leonid Polterovich, Tel-Aviv University

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