The mathematical universe: an alphabetical journey through the great proofs, problems, and personalities
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Wiley & Sons, [1994].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
vi, 314 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status:
Hayward Adult And Young Adult Nonfiction
510 DUN
Description
"Dunham writes for nonspecialists, and they will enjoy his piquantanecdotes and amusing asides -- Booklist
"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature
"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe."
* New Scientist
"Artfully, Dunham conducts a tour of the mathematical universe. . .he believes these ideas to be accessible to the audience he wantsto reach, and he writes so that they are." -- Nature
"If you want to encourage anyone's interest in math, get them TheMathematical Universe."
* New Scientist
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Hayward Adult And Young Adult Nonfiction
510 DUN
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Jun 11, 2019
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0471536563
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-307) and index.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Dunham, W. (1994). The mathematical universe: an alphabetical journey through the great proofs, problems, and personalities. New York, Wiley & Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dunham, William, 1947-. 1994. The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities. New York, Wiley & Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dunham, William, 1947-, The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities. New York, Wiley & Sons, 1994.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dunham, William. The Mathematical Universe: An Alphabetical Journey Through the Great Proofs, Problems, and Personalities. New York, Wiley & Sons, 1994.
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