Ian Stewart, "Concepts of Modern Mathematics "
English | ISBN: 0486284247 | 1995 | 368 pages | AZW | 21 MB
English | ISBN: 0486284247 | 1995 | 368 pages | AZW | 21 MB
Ian Stewart’s approachable and witty style ensures this book is a delightful and enlightening read for mathematicians and curious learners alike.
In this charming volume, a noted English mathematician uses humor and anecdotes to illuminate the concepts underlying "new math": groups, sets, subsets, topology, Boolean algebra, and other subjects. No advanced mathematical background is needed to follow thought-provoking discussions of such topics as functions, symmetry, axiomatics, counting, topology, hyperspace, linear algebra, and more. 200 illustrations.
Accessible Language: Written with humor and clarity, this book makes complex mathematical topics like topology, Boolean algebra, and linear algebra approachable for readers without an advanced mathematical background.
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