The Book of Numbers, 98001st Edition
$122.21
- Paperback
310 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2011
Summary
Journey through the world of numbers with the foremost authorities and writers in the field. John Horton Conway and Richard K. Guy are two of the most accomplished, creative, and engaging number theorists any mathematically minded reader could hope to encounter. In this book, Conway and Guy lead the reader on an imaginative, often astonishing tour of the landscape of numbers. The Book of Numbers is just that - an engagingly written, heavily illustrated introduction to the fascinating, sometim…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781461284888 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1461284880 |
| Author: | John H. Conway, Richard Guy |
| Publisher: | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Imprint: | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 310 |
| Edition: | 98001st |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2011 |
| Weight: | 498g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 155mm |
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“This is a really fascinating book either to read or to browse in, or for reference - there is a good index, and I can strongly recommend it - it should be in every school and college library!” The Mathematical Gazette
“… A delightful look at numbers and their roles in everything from language to flowers to the imagination.” Science News
“… The great feature of the book is that anyone can read it without excessive head scratching … You’ll find plenty here to keep you occupied, amused, and informed. Buy, dip in, wallow.” New Scientist
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