Paul Lockhart
Measurement
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674284388
- author:
- Paul Lockhart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.7 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Mathematics, Education
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Paul Lockhart's Measurement offers a fresh approach to understanding mathematics. By introducing complex ideas in plain English and with pictures, Lockhart makes the subject intuitive and accessible. He presents a solution to math phobia by showing how math can be an artful way of thinking and living. With a conversational tone, Lockhart conveys his passion for mathematics and makes it clear that it is a subject that can be both challenging and beautiful. Lockhart's discussion of mathematical reasoning and themes in classical geometry is elegant and insightful, revealing the ways in which mathematics illuminates art and science. As we explore the world of shape and motion, we begin to see that math can be a source of emotional and aesthetic rewards. This book invites you to summon curiosity, courage, and creativity, and to experience the playful excitement of mathematical work. By introducing math as a way of thinking and living, rather than just a subject to be learned, Lockhart's Measurement offers a unique perspective on the subject. This book is ideal for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of mathematics and its place in the world.
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