Mathematical reflections
Subtitle: in a room with many mirrors
By: Peter Hilton, Derek Holton, Jean Pedersen.
Contributors: Holton, Derek Allan, 1941-; Pedersen, Jean.
Series: Undergraduate texts in mathematics
Publisher: Springer
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
Subjects: Mathematics -- Popular works
Description: The purpose of this book is to show what mathematics is about, how it is done, and what it is good for. The relaxed and informal presentation conveys the joy of mathematical discovery and insight and makes it clear that mathematics can be an exciting and engrossing activity. Frequent questions lead the reader to see mathematics as an accessible world of thought, where understanding can turn opaque formulae into beautiful and meaningful ideas.

Presenting many recent discoveries that lead to interesting open questions, the book can serve as the main text in courses dealing with contemporary mathematical topics (for mathematics students or for prospective or in-service mathematics teachers) or as enrichment for other courses. It can also be read with pleasure on its own by anyone interested in the intellectually intriguing aspects of mathematics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.