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A Smoother Pebble : Mathematical Explorations by Donald C. Benson (2003,...
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- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- “Good condition with some wear. No dust jacket. Some damage on back cover on upper corner.”
- Educational Level
- Adult & Further Education
- Level
- Advanced
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Subject
- History & Philosophy
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- ISBN
- 9780195144369
- EAN
- 9780195144369
- Subject Area
- Mathematics
- Publication Name
- Smoother Pebble : Mathematical Explorations
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 6.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Weight
- 19 Oz
- Item Width
- 9.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 280 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195144368
ISBN-13
9780195144369
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2406130
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Publication Name
Smoother Pebble : Mathematical Explorations
Language
English
Subject
History & Philosophy
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
6.2 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-042515
Reviews
Benson uses the "smoother pebble" metaphor very effectively ... he shows us that there are beautiful things to be found by looking at things very closely. Most readers of these pages would enjoy Benson's A Smoother Pebble., "...an enlightening book and a pleasure to read."--Choice"...an enlightening book and a pleasure to read."--Choice
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510
Table Of Content
IntroductionI. BRIDGING THE GAP1. The Ancient Fractions2. Greek Gifts3. The Music of the RatiosII. THE SHAPE OF THINGS4. Tubeland5. The Calculating EyeIII. THE GREAT ART6. Algebra Rules7. The Root of the Problem8. Symmetry Without Fear9. The Magic MirrorIV. A SMOOTHER PEBBLE10. On the Shoulders of Giants11. Six-Minute Calculus12. Roller-Coaster ScienceGlossaryReferencesIndex
Synopsis
This book takes a novel look at the topics of school mathematics--arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. In this stroll on the mathematical seashore we hope to find, quoting Newton, "...a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary..." This book assembles a collection of mathematical pebbles that are important as well as beautiful., This book takes a novel look at the topics of school mathematics--arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. In this stroll on the mathematical seashore we hope to find, quoting Newton, "...a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary..." This book assembles a collection of mathematical pebbles that are not only curious but also important.
LC Classification Number
QA21.B46 2003
Copyright Date
2003
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