Ording, Philip
99 Variations on a Proof
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691218977
- author:
- Ording, Philip
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 21.4 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
99 Variations on a Proof is a unique exploration of mathematical style, featuring 99 different proofs of the same theorem. Each chapter presents an otherwise unremarkable equation in distinct historical, formal, and imaginative styles, ranging from Medieval to Topological and Doggerel.
Philip Ording weaves these variations into an accessible narrative on the nature and practice of mathematics, drawing unexpected connections to mysticism, technology, architecture, and sign language. The book offers a multifaceted perspective on mathematics, making it an engaging read for both experts and newcomers to the field.
Through diagrams, found material, and other imagery, Ording illustrates the flexibility and creative potential of mathematics, challenging its reputation for precision and rigor. This book provides a wide-ranging narrative on the discipline and its major branches, as well as new insights into its historical, philosophical, and cultural nuances.
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