- Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (25 April 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140130349
- ISBN-13: 978-0140130348
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 717,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The main object of this book is to dispel the fear of mathematics. Many people regard mathematicians as a race apart, possessed of almost supernatural powers. While this is very flattering for successful mathematicians, it is very bad for those who, for one reason or another, are attempting to learn the subject.'
W.W. Sawyer's deep understanding of how we learn and his lively, practical approach have made this an ideal introduction to mathematics for generations of readers. By starting at the level of simple arithmetic and algebra and then proceeding step by step through graphs, logarithms and trigonometry to calculus and the dizzying world of imaginary numbers, the book takes the mystery out of maths. Throughout, Sawyer reveals how theory is subordinate to the real-life applications of mathematics - the Pyramids were built on Euclidean principles three thousand years before Euclid formulated them - and celebrates the sheer intellectual stimulus of mathematics at its best.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
"The Mathematician's Delight", a paperback by W.W. Sawer, first published Aug.1,1943 was an excellent publication I read at an early age and it was _extremely_ well written.
From the simple fundamental principles of mathemathics all the way to Calculus and Probability; without the incomprehensible intellectual tripe that most books on mathematics contain.
It is a highly recommendable read even for the non-mathematically inclined; you will certainly be enlightened as to 'how, why and what for', whether you have zero knowledge or a degree in mathematics to start with.
This is a book of facts written in the style of a good novel where the story of mathematics unfolds in digestable measures for any age-group, young or old.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I discovered this book in the school library 33 years ago (I was 14 then) and was impressed at how it made maths such an interesting and enjoyable subject. Its approach - observing patterns, etc. - continues to be useful and relevant and I have recommended it to friends who have problems with maths, the most recent one being last year! I am getting a copy for my daughters who are 12 and 13. (Let me add, for the avoidance of doubt, that I am not a mathematician.)
The cover has been brought up-to-date but the layout and presentation of the contents could do with some modernising.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a classic. Although now a little dated it is still a first rate introduction to such complexities as The Calculus. It is recommended for all levels of mathematician.
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A great book I accidently discovered. It certainly gives you an insight and understanding of some concepts that is impossible to find anywhere else. Read more
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I had a copy of this very interesting book some 40 years ago and thought it would make a good gift for a friend for Christmas - it was well appreciated. Read more
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