The Magic of Numbers

Gross, Benedict H.; Harris, Joe

ISBN 10: 0131777211 / ISBN 13: 9780131777217

Published by Pearson College Div (edition ), 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Magic of Numbers
• Publisher: Pearson College Div (edition )
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131777211
• ISBN 13: 9780131777217
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

For courses in Liberal Arts Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy.

A math book for “non–math” people, this text provides the reader with a mathematical view of the world. Based on the popular Quantitative Reasoning Course at Harvard University, it introduces the reader to the “beauty of numbers”, including the patterns in their behavior as well as their application. This text teaches the reader about the mathematical thought–mode: the feeling of exploration, as well as the fascination and joy that can come from learning mathematics. This book is designed for math classes for non–math majors. It can also be used for an introductory course for math majors.

About the Author

Benedict Gross is the Leverett Professor of Mathematics and Dean of Harvard College.

Joe Harris is the Higgins Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Mathematics Department at Harvard.