Letters to a Young Mathematician

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Study & Teaching
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Author: Ian Stewart ISBN: 9780465008414
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: August 1, 2007
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: Ian Stewart
ISBN: 9780465008414
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: August 1, 2007
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.

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Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.

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