The Spirit of Mathematics: Algebra and All That

by David Acheson

Book Overview

What makes mathematics so special?

Whether you have anxious memories of the subject from school, or solve quadratic equations for fun, David Acheson's book will make you look at mathematics afresh. Following on from his previous bestsellers, The Calculus Story and The Wonder Book of Geometry, here Acheson highlights the power of algebra, combining it with arithmetic and geometry to capture the spirit of mathematics. This short...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019284508X
• ISBN13: 9780192845085
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 7.5"