Mathematics for the Imagination

Mathematics for the Imagination

by PeterHiggins (Author)

Synopsis

Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the maths behind real-life questions and rediscover your arithmetical mind. This is a follow-up to the popular Mathematics for the Curious, Peter Higgins's first investigation into real-life mathematical problems. A highly involving book which encourages the reader to enter into the spirit of mathematical exploration.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 238
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 26 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 0198604602
ISBN 13: 9780198604600

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Author Bio
Professor of Mathematics at the University of Essex, Peter Higgins is the author of the successful Mathematics for the Curious, (OUP, 1998), and Techniques of Semigroup Theory.