Solving Mathematical Problems
A Personal Perspective
Published on 27. July 2006
Book
Hardback
116 pages
978-0-19-920561-5 (ISBN)
Description
Authored by a leading name in mathematics, this engaging and clearly presented text leads the reader through the tactics involved in solving mathematical problems at the Mathematical Olympiad level. With numerous exercises and assuming only basic mathematics, this text is ideal for students of 14 years and above in pure mathematics.
Reviews / Votes
I must say I find it delightful ... I have absolutely no doubt that the book will be popular. * Professor W T Gowers, University of Cambridge *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
numerous line drawings, tables and mathematical examples
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
347 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-920561-5 (9780199205615)
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Person
Terence Tao was born in Adelaide, Australia, in 1975. In 1987, 1988, and 1989 he competed in the International Mathematical Olympiad for the Australian team, winning a bronze, silver, and gold medal respectively, and being the youngest competitor ever to win a gold medal at this event. Since 2000, Terence has been a full professor of mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.
Content
Preface ; 1. Strategies in problem solving ; 2. Examples in number theory ; 3. Examples in algebra and analysis ; 4. Euclidean geometry ; 5. Analytic geometry ; 6. Sundry examples ; References ; Index