- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press; New Ed edition (1 Nov 1966)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0691023514
- ISBN-13: 978-0691023519
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 12.4 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 970,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A thoroughly enjoyable sampler of fascinating mathematical problems and their solutions. -- "Science
Each chapter is a gem of mathematical exposition.... [The book] will not only stretch the imagination of the amateur, but it will also give pleasure to the sophisticated mathematician. -- "American Mathematical Monthly
Each chapter is a gem of mathematical exposition.... [The book] will not only stretch the imagination of the amateur, but it will also give pleasure to the sophisticated mathematician. -- "American Mathematical Monthly
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A thoroughly enjoyable sampler of fascinating mathematical problems and their solutions. -- "Science Each chapter is a gem of mathematical exposition... [The book] will not only stretch the imagination of the amateur, but it will also give pleasure to the sophisticated mathematician. -- "American Mathematical Monthly
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6 is equal to 2 times 3, but 7 cannot be similarly written as a product of factors. Read the first page
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The Real Beauty and Exhiliration of Math
1 Dec 2002
Format:Paperback
This is a superb book, and the best way to first sample the delights of math for its own sake. Don't let the subtitle "Selections from Mathematics for the Amateur" turn you off. True, the math involved is elementary, not going beyond high school algebra and geometry. But the material won't be found in most textbooks, having been chosen with elegance and beauty, rather than utility, in mind (which isn't to say that it doesn't have its important uses). Even the professional mathematician who has already seen most of the contents will profit from studying the book's exemplary treatment of its topics. The authors are some of the best math expositors who have ever lived. Each idea in the book is developed admirably, and strikes the perfect balance between conciseness and lucidity. You probably can't do better in choosing an introduction to prime and perfect numbers, the four-color problem, regular polyhedra, Pythagorean triples, pedal triangles, periodic decimal fractions, Waring's problem, the number 30 (sic!), and many other fascinating intellectual tibdits.
At Dover's low price, this book is a great buy. Get it! If you have more mathematical knowledge, then I also recommend "Proofs from the Book" by Aigner, et al., which is written for mathematicians in a similar style.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
An excellent collection of problems at the elementary level
12 July 2000
Format:Paperback
Written by two top-notch mathematicians, requiring the mathematics that a high school student can do, this book takes you on a journey that is easy to follow and yet shows the power of mathematics. It is an excellent book for high school enrichement or early undergraduates.
Even if you are a mathematician you will be suprized at many of the results and enjoy trying to solve some of the problems. Many of the problems are quite hard. Even though some of the problems are the standard ones, many are off the beaten track. No matter what your level of expertise, I am sure you will enjoy this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful read
10 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to high school students with an interest in studying math in college. Typically, high school students are not exposed to well written proofs. This book would remedy the situation.
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