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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Princeton Paperbacks, No. 246) (Paperback)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Princeton University Press; New Ed edition (21 Oct 1971)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0691023565
ISBN-13: 978-0691023564
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.2 x 1.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Professor Polya explains the history, techniques, and applications of heuristic reasoning for students and teachers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The classic on HOW to approach maths problems, 13 Jun 2001

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This review is from: How to Solve it: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method (Penguin Science) (Paperback)

If ever I get stuck trying to approach a novel problem, I dip into Polya. His heuristic method has much wider applicability than just mathematics.

Buy this book for any young person who shows an interest in mathematics. I feel it will contribute to their mathematical development

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to problem solving., 22 Mar 2000

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I have had a love affair with Mathematics for over forty-five years. This little book was one of the first books to awaken that interest - my edition on my bookshelf is dated 1957!

George Polya had the reputation of a very great teacher and inspirer of students of mathematics as well as making original contributions of his own. I recommend it to any young person (or anyone)as an excellent introduction to mathematical thinking.

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