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EDUCATION OF T C MITS: What Modern Mathematics Means to You - Softcover

LIEBER, LILLIAN

 
9781589880337: EDUCATION OF T C MITS: What Modern Mathematics Means to You

Synopsis

Whether you are stumped by the "commutative law" in algebra or a whiz at multiplying three-digit numbers in your head, this book opens the door to the wonders of mathematical imagining. By using simple language and intriguing illustrations drawn by her husband, Hugh, Lillian Lieber presents subtle mathematical concepts in an easy-to-understand way. Over sixty years after its release, this whimsical exploration of how to think in a mathematical mood will continue to delight math-lovers of all ages. Barry Mazur''s new introduction is a tribute to the Liebers'' influence on generations of mathematicians.

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About the Author

Lillian R Lieber was a professor and head of the Department of Mathematics at Long Island University. She wrote a series of light-hearted (and well-respected) maths books, many of them illustrated by her husband.

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