777 Mathematical Conversation Starters

John dePillis

344 pages, parution le 01/10/2004

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777 Mathematical Conversation Starters shows that there are few degrees of separation between mathematics and topics that provoke interesting conversations. The topics presented in this unique book are accessible to mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. They include thought- provoking conversation starters such as: the value of fame; why language matters; the anatomy of thought; how we know what we know; how the Pythagorean theorem (with very little physics) shows that Einstein was correct about time dilation and distance contraction; and how mathematics produces intuition-defying examples.

The format is unique, too. Topics (conversation starters) are numbered, extensively cross-referenced, and divided into small digestible units. Many are illustrated with one-hundred fifty original cartoons and illustrations done by the author.

The book presents material that is of interest to the curious reader who may or may not have advanced mathematical training. Readers at many levels are accommodated. For example, there is material for those who choose to explore special relativity at an elementary level, while those who wish to delve more deeply are provided with detailed equations and explanations.

The book may be used in a conventional linear way or the reader may decide to change direction and follow the cross-referencing. No two people will read the book the same way.

Published for the first time in 777 Mathematical Conversation Starters are original quotes from Joshua Lederberg, Ron Graham, Jay Leno, Martin Gardner, and many others.

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Aardvark
Abstraction
Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Anatomy of Thought : the Implication
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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	The Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Auteur(s)	John dePillis
Parution	01/10/2004
Nb. de pages	344
Format	15 x 22,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	494g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780883855409
ISBN13	978-0-88385-540-9