Mathematics
The New Golden Age
1st Edition
Published on 28. May 1998
320 pages
978-0-14-193605-5 (ISBN)
Description
In the computerized world of today mathematics has had an impact on almost every aspect of our lives, yet most people believe they cannot hope to understand or enjoy the subject. This comprehensive survey sets out to show just how mistaken they are. Substantially revised and updated, this second edition takes into account recent dramatic developments and includes major new sections on Fermat's Last Theorem, knots and topology, and the mathematics of the physical universe. "Devlin's choice of material is excellent, and he is to be praised for the clarity and accuracy with which he presents it" - Martin Gardner in the New York Review of Books
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
File size
4,07 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-14-193605-5 (9780141936055)
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05/1998
Penguin Books Ltd
€36.08
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Person
Keith Devlin is the author of nineteen books dealing with themes in mathematics and computing. Since 1983 he has written regular articles on mathematics and computing for the Guardian.
