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Letters to a Young Mathematician (Art of Mentoring)
Ian Stewart
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Description for Letters to a Young Mathematician (Art of Mentoring)
Paperback. Inspiration and guidance for aspiring mathematicians Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: PBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 206. Series: Art of Mentoring S. 224 pages. Presents an exploration of what it's really like to do mathematics. This work deals with 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, and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: PBB. Dimension: 203 x 128 x 16. Weight: 208.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Basic Books
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
212g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780465082322
SKU
V9780465082322
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About Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and is well known for his writing and broadcasting about mathematics for nonspecialists. He has written over 140 research papers on such subjects as symmetry in dynamics, pattern formation, chaos, and mathematical biology, as well as numerous popular books, including Letters to a Young Mathematician, Does God Play Dice?, ... Read more
Reviews for Letters to a Young Mathematician (Art of Mentoring)
"(This) book's greatest value is its insight into what it is to be a mathematician... His enthusiasm is infectious." The Times "The letter in which Stewart tells Meg how to teach undergraduates should be compulsory reading for all lecturers and tutors". Nature"