Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning: Induction and Analogy in Mathematics & Patterns of Plausible Inference (Volume I)
Language: English
Published by Princeton University Press, Princeton, N.J., 1990
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.Dorley House Books, Inc.
AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2006
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 13.50
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
gray printed wraps; 280 clean, unmarked pages.
Seller Inventory # 1252888
- Title
- Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning: Induction and Analogy in Mathematics & Patterns of Plausible Inference (Volume I)
- Author
- Polya, G. (George)
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press, Princeton, N.J.
- Publication year
- 1990
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0691025096
- ISBN 13
- 9780691025094
- Dimensions
- 8vo; 2.5 Pounds
- Seller catalogs
- SoldBefore20210724
A guide to the practical art of plausible reasoning, this book has relevance in every field of intellectual activity. Professor Polya, a world-famous mathematician from Stanford University, uses mathematics to show how hunches and guesses play an important part in even the most rigorously deductive science. He explains how solutions to problems can be guessed at; good guessing is often more important than rigorous deduction in finding correct solutions. Vol. I, on Induction and Analogy in Mathematics, covers a wide variety of mathematical problems, revealing the trains of thought that lead to solutions, pointing out false bypaths, discussing techniques of searching for proofs. Problems and examples challenge curiosity, judgment, and power of invention.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Dorley House Books, Inc.
Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since October 25, 2006
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 20 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 8.65 | US$ 13.50 |
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Money Order
- Paypal
Store description
Online sellers of rare, out-of-print and used books, prints, maps and ephemera for 30 years
Seller's business information
Dorley House Books, Inc.
155 Cumberland St., P.O. Box 138
Clear Spring, MD U.S.A. 21722
Terms of sale
Please email any questions to us. CWO. Photos/scans available on request for books, prints and maps over $15.00. All books are returnable within thirty days if returned in the same condition as sent& with good reason. We prefer checks, money orders, or Paypal. All items subject to prior sale.We are a PC, 100% owned by Sandra & Jeffrey Inskeep-Fox
Shipping terms
Domestic Media Mail is $4.85, Priority $7.3. Canadian orders add $8.00. To other locations, global priority $25 for flat rate envelopes. Orders over $45.00 must be insured at buyer's expense, others can be insured if requested and at buyer's expense. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Please note that there is no longer an economy surface shipping to overseas locations.