Islands of Truth: Mathematical Mystery Cruise

by Ivars Peterson

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Ivars Peterson has come up with another itinerary of Mathland - where the habitat is mysterious and the inhabitants fascinating. He explores uncharted islands, introducing strange vibrations in the shadows of chaos, new twists in knot physics, and the straight side of circles. The tour is enjoyable to experienced travellers and first-time tourists alike. Peterson, a journalist with Science News, makes the arcane intelligible by interpreting mathematics into engaging prose.
  • ISBN10 0716721481
  • ISBN13 9780716721482
  • Publish Date 1 May 1991 (first published 15 May 1990)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 8 December 2011
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
  • Edition New edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 325
  • Language English