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Paradoxes and Sophisms in Calculus (Classroom Resource Materials)
Klymchuk, Sergiy, Staples, Susan G.
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Description for Paradoxes and Sophisms in Calculus (Classroom Resource Materials)
Paperback. A collection of examples, some counterintuitive but true, others employing crafty sophistry, to enhance students' understanding of important calculus concepts. Series: Classroom Resource Materials. Num Pages: 110 pages, 43 b/w illus. BIC Classification: PBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170.
In the study of mathematics, surprising and counterintuitive examples can offer a fascinating insight into the development of the subject, and inspire a learner's passion for discovery. With a carefully chosen selection of so-called paradoxes and sophisms, this book offers a delightful supplementary resource to enhance the study of single variable calculus. By paradox, the authors mean an unexpected statement that looks invalid, but is in fact true. The word sophism describes intentionally invalid reasoning that looks formally correct, but, in fact, contains a subtle mistake or flaw. This collection of over fifty paradoxes and sophisms showcases the subtleties of ... Read more
In the study of mathematics, surprising and counterintuitive examples can offer a fascinating insight into the development of the subject, and inspire a learner's passion for discovery. With a carefully chosen selection of so-called paradoxes and sophisms, this book offers a delightful supplementary resource to enhance the study of single variable calculus. By paradox, the authors mean an unexpected statement that looks invalid, but is in fact true. The word sophism describes intentionally invalid reasoning that looks formally correct, but, in fact, contains a subtle mistake or flaw. This collection of over fifty paradoxes and sophisms showcases the subtleties of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The Mathematical Association of America
Number of pages
110
Condition
New
Series
Classroom Resource Materials
Number of Pages
110
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780883857816
SKU
V9780883857816
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About Klymchuk, Sergiy, Staples, Susan G.
Sergiy Klymchuk is an Associate Professor of the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and a member of the Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ). He has more than 160 publications including three books on popular mathematics and science – Money ... Read more
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