Mathematical Explorations (AIMS Library of Mathematical Sciences) - Softcover

Beardon, Alan F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 131661056X ISBN 13: 9781316610565

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Synopsis

Mathematical Explorations follows on from the author's previous book, Creative Mathematics, in the same series, and gives the reader experience in working on problems requiring a little more mathematical maturity. The author's main aim is to show that problems are often solved by using mathematics that is not obviously connected to the problem, and readers are encouraged to consider as wide a variety of mathematical ideas as possible. In each case, the emphasis is placed on the important underlying ideas rather than on the solutions for their own sake. To enhance understanding of how mathematical research is conducted, each problem has been chosen not for its mathematical importance, but because it provides a good illustration of how arguments can be developed. While the reader does not require a deep mathematical background to tackle these problems, they will find their mathematical understanding is enriched by attempting to solve them.

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Review:

'The broad array of mathematics that is covered in this text might provide a thought-provoking summary of topics and give students an opportunity to expand their horizons.' Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews

Book Description:

Mathematical Explorations provides readers with experience of working on difficult unsolved problems. Readers will see how widely mathematical ideas can be applied and learn how mathematical research is conducted. The author emphasises important underlying ideas rather than solutions for their own sake. No deep mathematical background is required.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 131661056X
• ISBN 13: 9781316610565
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 126