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Professor Povey´s Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions

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Description for Professor Povey´s Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions Paperback. The essential guide for would-be students in the mathematical sciences. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YQM; YQSP. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 498.

In Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems, Thomas Povey shares 109 of his favourite problems in physics and maths. A tour de force of imagination and exposition, he takes us by the hand and guides us through uncompromisingly challenging territory that expands our minds and encourages a playful and exploratory approach to study. The puzzles, he says, are like toys. We should pick up the one we most enjoy, and play with it. 

Whether you are an aspiring scientist or an old-hand, pitting yourself against these problems will test your ability to think, and inspire you with curiosity and enthusiasm for ... Read more

On this delightful and idiosyncratic romp through pre-university maths and physics, the author shows us that behind every single one of these questions lies a new way of thinking about subjects we thought we had understood. He argues that engaging with the unfamiliar is key to forming deeper insights and developing intellectual independence. Professor Povey's Perplexing Problems is a manifesto that science should be playful, and a celebration of the curious.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780747750
SKU
9781780747750
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1

About Thomas Povey
Thomas Povey is Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, where he researches jet-engine and rocket technology. His science puzzles have appeared in the Guardian and been featured on BBC Radio 4.

Reviews for Professor Povey´s Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions
'A great book for entertaining and educating anyone with an interest in puzzles'.
Mathematics Today
‘Quirky… impressive… whether you want to learn some new methods or brush up on old skills, this book is a fun way to do it’
BBC Focus
‘Intriguing… What it does, and does very successfully, is explain the style of thinking ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Professor Povey´s Perplexing Problems: Pre-University Physics and Maths Puzzles with Solutions


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