Title: Maths for the Mystified: An Exploration of the History of Mathematics and Its Relationship to Modern-day Science and Computing
Publisher: Matador
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1905237812
ISBN 13: 9781905237814
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.1 pounds

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Offers an introduction to many areas of mathematics, physics and modern computing science. This book introduces readers to the history of mathematics, algebra, number theory, finite and infinite series, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and computational mathematics.

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Michael de Smith is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Teaching Fellow at University College London where he undertakes research, writing and lecturing in the field of data analysis and spatial information systems. Before recently returning to the academic world Dr de Smith ran a highly successful software engineering business for over 20 years. He studied at universities in the UK and Canada where he gained BSc degrees in both Mathematics and Geography, followed by an MA and PhD, both in spatial analysis. He has published papers on spatial statistics and computational methods in spatial analysis, is the lead author of the forthcoming Handbook of Spatial Analysis and acts as a reviewer for a range of academic journals.

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