How the other half thinks : adventures in mathematical reasoning
Stein, Sherman K. (Sherman Kopald), 1926-2001
Books
Sherman Stein emphasises the creative element of maths by exploring some mathematical discoveries through manipulations. With a technique using no algebra or trigonometry, Stein takes us through the thought process behind maths great discoveries.
Main title:
How the other half thinks : adventures in mathematical reasoning / Sherman Stein.
Imprint:
New York ; London : McGraw-Hill, c2001.
Collation:
xi, 177p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-171) and index.
ISBN:
9780071373395 (hbk)
Dewey class:
510
Local class:
510
Language:
English
BRN:
2183021