Adventures in Mathematics

Written for high school and college mathematics teachers and their students, as well as a general audience interested in mathematical ideas but lacking a formal background in the subject, this invaluable book begins by asking and answering the question "What is a number?." It discusses such concepts as positive integers, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers, polynomials, and the algebra on a dial. The book offers an introduction to algebra, including a discussion on groups and their actions, and linear algebra. Finally, it elucidates some basic properties of two- and three-dimensional geometry and topology. Thus, all the main branches of mathematics are addressed.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Moskowitz, Martin A. Moskowitz
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.12.2003
• EAN: 9789812386830
• ISBN: 978-981-238-683-0
• No. of pages: 120
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 214 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 215 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Geometry