Mathematics for the Imagination

Zusatztext Everyone can find something interesting. Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1: World Travel 2: The Travelling World 3: The Geometric Picture 4: The World of Archimedes 5: Reflections and Curves 6: Covering the World 7: Possible and Impossible Constructions 8: For Conoisseurs Further Reading Index

Product details

• Authors: Peter M. Higgins, Peter (Essex University) Higgins, Peter Higgins, Higgins Peter
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 15.09.2002
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics
• EAN: 9780198604600
• ISBN: 978-0-19-860460-0
• Dimensions (packing): 12.8 x 19.7 x 1.4 cm
• Subjects: MATHEMATICS / History & Philosophy; MATHEMATICS / Recreations & Games; Mathematical foundations; Popular and recreational mathematics; Popular mathematics