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Illustrated book showing that there are few degrees of separation between mathematics and topics that provoke interesting conversations.
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About the Author
After training as a commercial artist, John de Phillis earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. His interests in engineering led him to seek a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research in mathematics and sabbaticals have led him to Italy, England, Norway and Germany. He spent two years in Padua, Italy as Director of the University of California student exchange program. He is currently a private pilot and illustrator in Riverside, California, where he teaches at the University of California.
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777 Mathematical Conversation Starters.
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Washington: Mathematical Association of America, 2002
ISBN 10: 0883855402
ISBN 13: 9780883855409
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777 Mathematical Conversation Starters (Spectrum)
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition (?); First Impression. Minor wear to top of spine. ; A curated collection of 777 bite-sized, thought-provokingâ"and occasionally playfulâ"âconversation startersâ that link mathematics to everything from fame and language to Einstein and everyday intuition. Each entry is numbered, cross-referenced, and designed to spark discussion among mathematicians and lay audiences alike. Rich with quotes from names like MartinÂGardner, RonÂGraham, and JayÂLeno, this volume is ideal for enhancing lectures, cocktail-party banter, classroom discussions, or any setting where you want to make math both accessible and engaging; 15.3x23.2x2.1 cm; xvi,344 pages. Seller Inventory # 63823
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