Description: Further DetailsTitle: MathematicsCondition: NewEAN: 9780192853615ISBN: 9780192853615Publisher: Oxford University PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 08/22/2002Item Height: 178mmItem Length: 113mmItem Width: 10mmAuthor: Timothy GowersLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 0192853619Description: The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not technically, the differences between advanced, research-level mathematics, and the sort of mathematics we learn at school. The most fundamental differences are philosophical, and readers of this book will emerge with a clearer understanding of paradoxical-sounding concepts such as infinity, curved space, and imaginary numbers. The first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought. These are followed by discussions of more specific topics, and the book closes with a chapter answering common sociological questions about the mathematical community (such as "Is it true that mathematicians burn out at the age of 25?")ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Science Nature & MathBook Series: Very Short IntroductionsItem Weight: 141gSubtitle: A Very Short IntroductionRelease Year: 2002 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Book Title: Mathematics
Title: Mathematics
EAN: 9780192853615
ISBN: 9780192853615
Release Date: 08/22/2002
Release Year: 2002
ISBN-10: 0192853619
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Genre: Science Nature & Math
Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages: 160 Pages
Publication Name: Mathematics : a Very Short Introduction
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2002
Subject: General, Essays
Item Height: 0.4 in
Item Weight: 5.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Mathematics
Item Length: 7 in
Author: Timothy Gowers
Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Item Width: 4.4 in
Format: Uk-Trade Paper
