Elements of Mathematics takes readers on a fascinating tour that begins in elementary mathematics--but, as John Stillwell shows, this subject is not as elementary or straightforward as one might think. Not all topics that are part of today's elementary mathematics were always considered as such, and great mathematical advances and discoveries had t
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John Stillwell Imprint: Princeton University Pres Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 33mm
Weight: 794g ISBN:9780691171685 ISBN 10: 0691171688 Publication Date:09 August 2016 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Elements of Mathematics: From Euclid to Gödel
[Stillwell] writes clearly and engagingly... [Elements of Mathematics] can appeal to various constituencies at different levels of mathematical sophistication. --Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews
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