Bibliograph

Mathematics, a very short introduction, Timothy Gowers

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Mathematics, a very short introduction, Timothy Gowers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mathematics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

49936189

Responsibility statement

Timothy Gowers

Review

"Mathematics is a subject we are all exposed to in our daily lives, but one which many of us fear. In this introduction, Timothy Gowers elucidates the most fundamental differences, which are primarily philosophical, between advanced mathematics and what we learn at school, so that one emerges with a clearer understanding of such paradoxical-sounding concepts as 'infinity', 'curved space', and 'imaginary numbers'. From basic ideas, through to philosophical queries, to common sociological questions about the mathematical community, this book unravels some of the mysteries of space and numbers."--Jacket

Series statement

Very short introductions, 66

Sub title

a very short introduction

Table Of Contents

Models -- Numbers and abstraction -- Proofs -- Limits and infinity -- Dimension -- Geometry -- Estimates and approximations -- Some frequently asked questions

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