The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 by Mircea Pitici (English) Paperback Book
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- Condition
- ISBN-13
- 9780691153155
- Book Title
- The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011
- ISBN
- 9780691153155
- Subject Area
- Mathematics
- Publication Name
- Best Writing on Mathematics 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Subject
- General, Essays
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Series
- The Best Writing on Mathematics Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 14 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.6 in
- Number of Pages
- 416 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691153159
ISBN-13
9780691153155
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108157864
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Publication Name
Best Writing on Mathematics 2011
Language
English
Subject
General, Essays
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Series
The Best Writing on Mathematics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
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Reviews
"I invite the reader of this review to read the book; it contains many more interesting aspects of the interplay between mathematics and the real life than the ones I can explain."-- European Mathematical Society, The volume is a single-shot source to keep in touch with all that is going on in the world of mathematics. -- Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser, I invite the reader of this review to read the book; it contains many more interesting aspects of the interplay between mathematics and the real life than the ones I can explain. -- "European Mathematical Society, The volume is a single-shot source to keep in touch with all that is going on in the world of mathematics., "This wonderful book is not just a collection of essays; there are also references including a list of notable texts, links to mathematics websites, and biographies of the contributors, which may prove to be as valuable to the reader as the essays themselves. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 cannot be recommended highly enough!"-- Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books, "Mathematics instructor Pitici turns out a second volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine. . . . From a discussion of the utility of mathematics in stone and bronze sculptures to a study of computing and its interaction with the sciences, readers from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest." -- Publishers Weekly, Praise for The Best Writing on Mathematics 2010 : "This is a natural choice for . . . math lovers. -- Margaret Dominy, Library Journal, To my mind, though, there is circumstantial evidence that the contributions in this booklet are pretty close to what the title promises. This volume is the very ticket for any mathematician and--beyond that--for anybody who enjoys a sense of delight in the beauty of writing., "The volume is a single-shot source to keep in touch with all that is going on in the world of mathematics."-- Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser, This wonderful book is not just a collection of essays; there are also references including a list of notable texts, links to mathematics websites, and biographies of the contributors, which may prove to be as valuable to the reader as the essays themselves. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 cannot be recommended highly enough! ---Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books, Mathematics instructor Pitici turns out a second volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine. . . . From a discussion of the utility of mathematics in stone and bronze sculptures to a study of computing and its interaction with the sciences, readers from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest. -- Publishers Weekly, This wonderful book is not just a collection of essays; there are also references including a list of notable texts, links to mathematics websites, and biographies of the contributors, which may prove to be as valuable to the reader as the essays themselves. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 cannot be recommended highly enough!, Praise for The Best Writing on Mathematics 2010 : "A delight to read. This is a fine volume with lots of terrific articles that are as enticing as they are varied. The sum total is simply great. -- ry Mazur, Harvard University, Praise for The Best Writing on Mathematics 2010 : "A delight to read. This is a fine volume with lots of terrific articles that are as enticing as they are varied. The sum total is simply great. -- Barry Mazur, Harvard University, Mathematics instructor Pitici turns out a second volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine. . . . From a discussion of the utility of mathematics in stone and bronze sculptures to a study of computing and its interaction with the sciences, readers from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest., Praise for The Best Writing on Mathematics 2010 : "A nice set of stimulating articles that appeal to a wide audience. -- Lederman, Wild About Math! Blog, "To my mind, though, there is circumstantial evidence that the contributions in this booklet are pretty close to what the title promises. This volume is the very ticket for any mathematician and--beyond that--for anybody who enjoys a sense of delight in the beauty of writing."-- J. Lang, International Mathematical News, To my mind, though, there is circumstantial evidence that the contributions in this booklet are pretty close to what the title promises. This volume is the very ticket for any mathematician and--beyond that--for anybody who enjoys a sense of delight in the beauty of writing. ---J. Lang, International Mathematical News, "Mathematics instructor Pitici turns out a second volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine. . . . From a discussion of the utility of mathematics in stone and bronze sculptures to a study of computing and its interaction with the sciences, readers from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest."-- Publishers Weekly, This wonderful book is not just a collection of essays; there are also references including a list of notable texts, links to mathematics websites, and biographies of the contributors, which may prove to be as valuable to the reader as the essays themselves. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 cannot be recommended highly enough! -- Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books, The volume is a single-shot source to keep in touch with all that is going on in the world of mathematics. ---Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser, "To my mind, though, there is circumstantial evidence that the contributions in this booklet are pretty close to what the title promises. This volume is the very ticket for any mathematician and--beyond that--for anybody who enjoys a sense of delight in the beauty of writing." --J. Lang, International Mathematical News, "This wonderful book is not just a collection of essays; there are also references including a list of notable texts, links to mathematics websites, and biographies of the contributors, which may prove to be as valuable to the reader as the essays themselves. The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 cannot be recommended highly enough!" --Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books, "The volume is a single-shot source to keep in touch with all that is going on in the world of mathematics." --Vaidehi Nathan, Organiser, I invite the reader of this review to read the book; it contains many more interesting aspects of the interplay between mathematics and the real life than the ones I can explain., "I invite the reader of this review to read the book; it contains many more interesting aspects of the interplay between mathematics and the real life than the ones I can explain." -- European Mathematical Society
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
2
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510
Synopsis
This anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else--and you don't need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These writings offer surprising insights into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics today. They delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday occurrences of math, and take readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates. Here Ian Hacking discusses the salient features that distinguish mathematics from other disciplines of the mind; Doris Schattschneider identifies some of the mathematical inspirations of M. C. Escher's art; Jordan Ellenberg describes compressed sensing, a mathematical field that is reshaping the way people use large sets of data; Erica Klarreich reports on the use of algorithms in the job market for doctors; and much, much more. In addition to presenting the year's most memorable writings on mathematics, this must-have anthology includes a foreword by esteemed physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in where math has taken us--and where it is headed., The year's finest writing on mathematics from around the world This anthology brings together the year's finest mathematics writing from around the world. Featuring promising new voices alongside some of the foremost names in the field, The Best Writing on Mathematics 2011 makes available to a wide audience many articles not easily found anywhere else--and you don't need to be a mathematician to enjoy them. These writings offer surprising insights into the nature, meaning, and practice of mathematics today. They delve into the history, philosophy, teaching, and everyday occurrences of math, and take readers behind the scenes of today's hottest mathematical debates. Here Ian Hacking discusses the salient features that distinguish mathematics from other disciplines of the mind; Doris Schattschneider identifies some of the mathematical inspirations of M. C. Escher's art; Jordan Ellenberg describes compressed sensing, a mathematical field that is reshaping the way people use large sets of data; Erica Klarreich reports on the use of algorithms in the job market for doctors; and much, much more. In addition to presenting the year's most memorable writings on mathematics, this must-have anthology includes a foreword by esteemed physicist and mathematician Freeman Dyson. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in where math has taken us--and where it is headed.
LC Classification Number
QA36
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