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The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas: An Entertaining Look at the Most Insightful, Useful, and Quirky Theorems of All Time

by Lionel Salem, Coralie Salem, Frederic Testard
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Math's beauty unveiled; insightful, quirky, accessible.

If the idea of rekindling a joy for math tickles your fancy, this is your book. It's like taking a leisurely stroll through a gallery of mathematical masterpieces, enjoying the view without having to scale the mountain of complexity. The stories and cartoons offer a fresh breath, transforming numbers and theorems from abstract concepts into delightful puzzles and surprising truths. It's a rendezvous with the lighter side of math that invites you to think without the burden of rigor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas: An Entertaining Look at the Most Insightful, Useful, and Quirky Theorems of All Time

by Lionel Salem, Coralie Salem, Frederic Testard
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ISBN: 9780471176626
Authors: Lionel Salem, Coralie Salem, Frederic Testard
Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
Date of Publication: 1997-03-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science
Related Topics: Mathematics
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 64 readers)

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A lighthearted tour through 49 of the most interesting and useful mathematical formulas ever derivedNow in paperback, this whimsical book reacquaints the reader with the pleasure of playing with numbers. Both entertaining and practical, it reaches a level of sophistication consistently high enough to make intelligent people think, but never aims so high that it is difficult to follow. Accompanying the formulas are over 70 amusing cartoons and diverting stories that point up how everyday events can lead to fundamental mathematical insights.* Features 49 short, inviting chapters, written in simple, clear language* Proves that math is fun, functional and accessible--not an arcane subject reserved for specialistsLIONEL SALEM (Paris, France) is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist at the University of Paris, and has an appointment to the world famous French National Research Center. FREDERIC TESTARD (Nice, France) is a mathematician at the University of Nice. CORALIE SALEM (Paris, France) is an artist/illustrator who provided the book's graphics.
 

Math's beauty unveiled; insightful, quirky, accessible.

If the idea of rekindling a joy for math tickles your fancy, this is your book. It's like taking a leisurely stroll through a gallery of mathematical masterpieces, enjoying the view without having to scale the mountain of complexity. The stories and cartoons offer a fresh breath, transforming numbers and theorems from abstract concepts into delightful puzzles and surprising truths. It's a rendezvous with the lighter side of math that invites you to think without the burden of rigor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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