99 proofs
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This book offers a look at mathematics from different perspectives by exploring 99 different proofs of the same theorem. Each chapter presents solutions to a seemingly ordinary cubic equation in various styles - different in terms of historical context, level of formalization, and richness of imagination. You will encounter medieval, topological, poetic, chromatic, electrostatic, and psychedelic variations, discovering unexpected connections between the most diverse areas of the human spirit: from mysticism to technology, and from architecture to sign language. Demonstrating a rare combination of humor and scholarly self-assurance, Philip Ording weaves these variations into an accessible and multifaceted narrative about the nature and practical pursuits of mathematics. Using illustrations, rare books, and other visual materials, the author illustrates the flexibility and creative potential of mathematics, debunking its reputation as a precise, rigorous, and dry science. Regardless of the reader's level of preparation, these proofs and accompanying comments will reveal new and amazing features of the mathematical landscape.
Author:
Author:Ording Philip
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Science & Math
- Category:Historical Literature
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20.7x20.7x1.5 cm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-93700-243-3
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