This little book makes serious math simple—with more than 120 laws, theorems, paradoxes, and more explained in jargon-free terms.
The Little Book of Mathematical Principles provides simple, clear explanations for the principles, equations, paradoxes, laws, and theorems that form the basis of modern mathematics. It is a refreshingly engaging tour of Fibonacci numbers, Euclid’s Elements, and Zeno’s paradoxes, as well as other fundamental principles such as chaos theory, game theory, and the game of life.
Renowned mathematics author Dr. Robert Solomon simplifies the ancient discipline of mathematics and provides fascinating answers to intriguing questions, such as: What is the greatest pyramid?, What is a perfect number?, and Is there a theory for stacking oranges?
Duane –
Awesome! Just enough info to make you understand the concept, just enough Info to make you curious.
Gary Moreau, Author –
This is a great reference for all of the great mathematical concepts you may or may not have ever heard about or known you have any interest in. And they are all shared in easy to understand snippets laid out in historical context and with a clear explanation of some easily relatable modern applications.
If you don’t need a reference book of mathematics, read it anyway. You don’t have to understand the equations or even pay attention to the notations. And the author puts it all in the context of the world we live in. (Mathematics is at the heart of what you are doing right now.)
Few people do understand the real place of mathematics in the modern world. It’s behind almost everything we do – computers, navigation, astronomy, etc. But it’s not all-inclusive. Not all mathematical problems have even been solved. Some never will be. And while we think of mathematics as being very precise, it often isn’t. It may simply give us answers that are close enough for the questions we need to be answered.
Mathematics is just another facet of science, reason, and philosophy. It’s at the heart of all of the technology that now manages our lives. It seems prudent, therefore, to have at least a superficial understanding of what it is and isn’t, and how it came to be.
Julio Doroteo Alvarez Cervantes –
Buen producto
David Smith –
Arrived on time, no problems with delivery, interesting book. Thank you.
CD –
The chronological arrangement leads to astonishing insights. Pythagoras did not know 0. Negative numbers existed before zero. “All Spartans are liars,” said the Spartan and laughed himself to death from the paradox he created.
Bomanizer –
Definitely recommend for reference. Small and easy to use. I would use this vendor again.
Julie Akeman –
Very interesting little book of math concepts and math history great for those who actually get it and for those trying to work through their math anxiety.
Taliashi –
I bought this as a gift! my friend was so excited to read!!!