Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the "real" world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century.
THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.
- ISBN10 0946544638
- ISBN13 9780946544639
- Publish Date November 1989 (first published June 1988)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 November 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint QED Books
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 242
- Language English