Mathematics in 10 lessons
Subtitle: the grand tour
By: by Jerry P. King.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Amherst, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 394
ISBN-13: 9781591026860
Subjects: Mathematics -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works.
Other titles: Mathematics in ten lessons
Description: This books introduces mathematics in a far more enlightened manner. Ten essential lessons for the general reader with little knowledge of the subject provide lucid explanations to make it more palatable for the wary mind. The uninitiated will even begin to enjoy the unravelling of a topic that previously held them in dread. It is eloquently written and clearly presented to inspire the reader to go on to learn more. It will help to instil a true appreciation of maths as both an art and a science.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.