Mark C. Chucarroll

Good Math

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ISBN 13:
9781937785338
author:
Mark C. Chucarroll
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pragmatic Bookshelf
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
282
Dimensions:
22.91 x 15.19 x 1.5 centimetres
Genre:
Computers, Computer Science, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£21.23

Description

Discover the beauty and joy in mathematics with Mark C. Chu-Carroll's comprehensive guide to numbers, logic, and computation.

This book takes you on a journey through two thousand years of mathematical thought, exploring topics from Egyptian fractions to Turing machines, and delving into the real meaning of numbers, proof trees, group symmetry, and mechanical computation.

From the basics of numbers to modern set theory, Chu-Carroll's engaging essays reveal surprising concepts, counterintuitive ideas, and fascinating examples that will leave you with a new appreciation for the power and beauty of mathematics.

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