A MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE An Intuitive Journey in Higher Mathematics (Second Edition) - Hardcover

Stephen Hewson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9812834079 ISBN 13: 9789812834072

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Although higher mathematics is beautiful, natural and interconnected, to the uninitiated it can feel like an arbitrary mass of disconnected technical definitions, symbols, theorems and methods. An intellectual gulf needs to be crossed before a true, deep appreciation of mathematics can develop. This book bridges this mathematical gap. It focuses on the process of discovery as much as the content, leading the reader to a clear, intuitive understanding of how and why mathematics exists in the way it does. The narrative does not evolve along traditional subject lines: each topic develops from its simplest, intuitive starting point; complexity develops naturally via questions and extensions. Throughout, the book includes levels of explanation, discussion and passion rarely seen in traditional textbooks. The choice of material is similarly rich, ranging from number theory and the nature of mathematical thought to quantum mechanics and the history of mathematics. It rounds off with a selection of thought-provoking and stimulating exercises for the reader.

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Review

This nice book helps to bridge the gap between the high school and college mathematics and is warmly recommended to the readers starting the first year university-level mathematics. --Zentralblatt MATH

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Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9812834079
• ISBN 13: 9789812834072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 672