Conquering Mathematics: From Arithmetic to Calculus

by Jefferson Hane Weaver and Lloyd Motz

Book Overview

In the straightforward, accessible fashion that has become their hallmark, these eloquent authors calmly lead the most fearful readers through the fundamentals of practical arithmetic and beyond.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306437686
• ISBN13: 9780306437687
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Written for me!

An excerpt from the preface: "...it is not a textbook full of long, boring proofs and hundreds of problems, rather it is an intellectual adventure, to be read with pleasure. It was written to be easily accessible and with concern for the mental tranquility of the reader who will experience considerable fulfillment when he/she sees the simplicity of basic mathematics. The emphasis throughout the book is on the clear explanation of mathematics concepts."I have to say that the promises in the excerpt above are gracefully delivered. This is such a great book in it's scope. But it is completely missing graphic illustrations - you know, diagrams, figures, pictures, etc.. It could be the absolute best book hands down, if it just had illustrations in each chapter. Otherwise beautifully written. So, I can't give it five stars. A second edition with graphic illustrations would be awesome! You should know that there are no problem-solution exercises in the book but many good examples and applications are discussed. This book is very friendly and un-assuming. Kudos to the Authors!!!OK, the chapters are as follows:1. The Number System 2. Irrational Numbers, Imaginary Numbers, and Other Curiosities 3. From Arithmetic to Algebra 4. Graphic Algebra 5. The Geometry of Straight Line Figures 6. The Geometry of the Circle and Trigonometry 7. Analytic Geometry 8. The Calculus and Mathematics in Science EpilogueI loved it! Enjoy...