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Published by Wide World Publishing, 1997
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- Title
- Mathematical Scandals
- Author
- Pappas, Theoni
- Publisher
- Wide World Publishing
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 188455010X
- ISBN 13
- 9781884550102
Mathematics can be a passionate subject, and this text introduces the human sides and foibles of mathematics and mathematicians. Each scandal is introduced by a vignette which, although fictional, follows factual historical accounts.
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Facts & fictional vignettes about math & mathematicians.
€ Why isn¹t there a Nobel Prize in Mathematics?€ Why was the first woman mathematician murdered?€ Was Einstein¹s wife the real brains behind his theory?In this highly readable volume of vignettes, coupled with factual background, Pappas has assembled fascinating stories of intrigue and the bizarre ‹ in short, the human background of the history of mathematics.MATHEMATICAL SCANDALS delves behind the scenes and reveals real people, whose rivalries, deceptions, and idiosyncrasies are at odds with the mathematician¹s reputation for clear thinking and scientific detachment.³If you have a kid over, say 16 years who thinks math is boring, this book is the cure.² ‹Jaron Lanier, Discover Magazine³These scandals are not salacious tabloids; rather, they concern incidents and controversies involving personalities from the history of mathematics.ŠThe stories are informative, and the writing style is appealing.² ‹The Mathematics Teacher³Pappas¹ passion for math has produced many previous winning titles: this presents a new vision for exploring math ŠEven reluctant math users will find the blend of intrigue and social history involving.² ‹The Bookwatch³Many associate mathematics with cold logicŠTo dispel the stereotype, the author examines the human sides and foibles of renowned mathematicians.² ‹Douglas Borton, The Actuarial Diges
€ Why isn¹t there a Nobel Prize in Mathematics?€ Why was the first woman mathematician murdered?€ Was Einstein¹s wife the real brains behind his theory?In this highly readable volume of vignettes, coupled with factual background, Pappas has assembled fascinating stories of intrigue and the bizarre ‹ in short, the human background of the history of mathematics.MATHEMATICAL SCANDALS delves behind the scenes and reveals real people, whose rivalries, deceptions, and idiosyncrasies are at odds with the mathematician¹s reputation for clear thinking and scientific detachment.³If you have a kid over, say 16 years who thinks math is boring, this book is the cure.² ‹Jaron Lanier, Discover Magazine³These scandals are not salacious tabloids; rather, they concern incidents and controversies involving personalities from the history of mathematics.ŠThe stories are informative, and the writing style is appealing.² ‹The Mathematics Teacher³Pappas¹ passion for math has produced many previous winning titles: this presents a new vision for exploring math ŠEven reluctant math users will find the blend of intrigue and social history involving.² ‹The Bookwatch³Many associate mathematics with cold logicŠTo dispel the stereotype, the author examines the human sides and foibles of renowned mathematicians.² ‹Douglas Borton, The Actuarial Diges
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