Excursions in Mathematics

by C. Stanley Ogilvy

Book Overview

Lively, accessible exploration of nature of mathematics, role of mathematician, four major branches: number theory, algebra, geometry and analysis. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048628283X
• ISBN13: 9780486282831
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Clear, short, and well illustrated math popularization

I am happy to recomend this book to anyone interested in mathematics. The presentation is clear and well illustrated. The book is thought-provking and enjoyable. The audience for this book is senior high school students and adults. It does touch a bit on calculus, but most of the book deals with less advanced mathematics. The book makes you think about mathematics and shows practical applications of some mathematical ideas that may suprise you.

I liked this book!

I really enjoyed Excursions in Mathematics. The author makes a variety of math topics interesting while explaining the mathematical ideas, using really interesting and easy to understand examples, taken from everyday experiences when applicable. There are a few puzzles which, if you give them a try are fun and might further clarify the math topics. I liked the light-hearted tone of the book, which was nice for those who may find math intimidating. There are notes at the end of the book which are more technically detailed on a few of the math topics. It was a fun, easy and informative read, a nice blend of fun and learning.