Mathematical Sorcery: Revealing the Secrets of Numbers

Clawson, Calvin; Clawson, Calvin C.

ISBN 10: 073820496X / ISBN 13: 9780738204963

Published by Basic Books, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathematical Sorcery: Revealing the Secrets of Numbers
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 073820496X
• ISBN 13: 9780738204963
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 1.956W x 15.24H x 22.86D centimeters 1.956 centimeters width by 15.24 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 408 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The secret of constellations, the enigma of the golden mean, and the brilliance of a proof-these are just some of the wonders Clawson explores with unbridled delight in this recreational math book. Throughout the book he divulges the wisdom of the ancient Greeks, Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians, whose stunning revelations still have deep meaning today.Transporting us beyond mere appreciation, Clawson urges us to tackle functions, tangents, and the concept of infinity. He helps us intuitively comprehend these and other building blocks of mathematics through explaining their discovery and uses. By accompanying him on his journey, we taste the fruit of knowledge that has eluded us until now.

About the Author

Calvin C. Clawson is the author of The Mathematical traveller and Conquering Math Phobia. He has published over two dozen short stories, and won an award from the National Writers Association for his novel The White Badger. A teacher of mathematics at Seattle Community College, he lives south of Issaquah, Washington.