Good Math /

Mathematics is beautiful--and it can be fun and exciting as well as practical. Good Math is your guide to some of the most intriguing topics from two thousand years of mathematics: from Egyptian fractions to Turing machines; from the real meaning of numbers to proof trees, group symmetry, and mechan...

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Main Author: Chu-Carroll, Mark (Author)
Corporate Author: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2013.
Edition:1st edition.
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Summary:Mathematics is beautiful--and it can be fun and exciting as well as practical. Good Math is your guide to some of the most intriguing topics from two thousand years of mathematics: from Egyptian fractions to Turing machines; from the real meaning of numbers to proof trees, group symmetry, and mechanical computation. If you've ever wondered what lay beyond the proofs you struggled to complete in high school geometry, or what limits the capabilities of computer on your desk, this is the book for you.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (282 pages)
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.