Strange Curves, Counting Rabbits, & Other Mathematical Explorations /

"In Strange Curves, Counting Rabbits, and Other Mathematical Explorations, Keith Ball draws on areas of mathematics from probability theory, number theory, and geometry. He explores a wide range of concepts, some more lighthearted, others central to the development of the field and used daily b...

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Détails bibliographiques
Auteur principal: Ball, Keith M., 1960-
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 2003.
Collection:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Sujets:
Mathematics.
MATHEMATICS > Recreations & Games.
MATHEMATICS > Reference.
MATHEMATICS > Pre-Calculus.
MATHEMATICS > Essays.
Mathematiques > Miscellanees.
Mathematiques > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Mathematics > Miscellanea.
Mathematics > Popular works.
Popular works.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Electronic books.
Accès en ligne:Texto completo
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Résumé:"In Strange Curves, Counting Rabbits, and Other Mathematical Explorations, Keith Ball draws on areas of mathematics from probability theory, number theory, and geometry. He explores a wide range of concepts, some more lighthearted, others central to the development of the field and used daily by mathematicians, physicists, and engineers." "Accessible to anyone with basic calculus, this book is a treasure trove of ideas that will entertain, amuse, and bemuse students, teachers, and math lovers of all ages."--Jacket
Description matérielle:1 online resource: illustrations
ISBN:9781400841240

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