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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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β€œGood 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
Mathematics
Original/Facsimile
Original
ISBN
9780195144369
EAN
9780195144369
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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
Language
English
Publication Name
Smoother Pebble : Mathematical Explorations
Publication Year
2003
Subject
History & Philosophy
Type
Textbook
Author
Donald C. Benson
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
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
21
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
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

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