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Concise and informative with extensive coverage, 22 Jun 2011

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This is a book that you dip into then find yourself reading more than you intended, such is its accessibility and easy-to-read style. Elwes covers everything from fundamental arithmetic to mathematical physics to logic to philosophies of mathematics. It's divided into logical subject areas, but with an extensive index in the back, so you can read through a mathematical area like geometry, for example, in a logically progressive fashion, or reference a specific topic. A general book on mathematics for the student or anyone with a curious mind.

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Maths 1001: Absolutely everything that matters in mathematics 1848660634 Dr Richard Elwes Quercus Maths 1001: Absolutely everything that matters in mathematics Welcome Concise and informative with extensive coverage This is a book that you dip into then find yourself reading more than you intended, such is its accessibility and easy-to-read style. Elwes covers everything from fundamental arithmetic to mathematical physics to logic to philosophies of mathematics. It's divided into logical subject areas, but with an extensive index in the back, so you can read through a mathematical area like geometry, for example, in a logically progressive fashion, or reference a specific topic. A general book on mathematics for the student or anyone with a curious mind. Paul P. Mealing 22 Jun 2011

Overall: 5

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Initial post: 18 May 2012 08:07:03 BDT

sophie says:

what level of student would find this book interesting - an Oxford undergraduate or a GSCE hopeful?

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In reply to an earlier post on 19 May 2012 01:23:59 BDT

Paul P. Mealing says:

Hi Sophie,

I'm not sure I can help you as I don't know what GSCE is and I've never been an Oxford graduate. I'm a 60+ year-old Aussie pseudo-intellectual, who is still trying to catch up on what I didn't learn in my youth. I have a blog, Journeyman Philosopher, which will give a clue as to my level of mathematical knowledge.

Regards, Paul.

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