The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013
By (Author) Mircea Pitici
Foreword by Roger Penrose
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
1st April 2014
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Mathematics
510
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
312g
Description
Offers a panoramic view of mathematics in contemporary society; Terence Tao discusses aspects of universal mathematical laws in complex systems; Ian Stewart explains how in mathematics everything arises out of nothing; and Erin Maloney and Sian Beilock consider the mathematical anxiety experienced by many students and suggest effective remedies.
Reviews
Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "[A] volume of unexpectedly fascinating mathematical research, musings, and studies that explore subjects from art to medicine... [R]eaders from many disciplines will find much to pique their interest."--Publishers Weekly Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Entertaining and informative."--Ian D. Gordon, Library Journal Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "Wonderful... [C]annot be recommended highly enough!"--Robert Schaefer, New York Journal of Books Praise for Princeton's previous editions: "A wonderful and varied bouquet of texts... I highly recommend this book to everyone with an interest in mathematics."--Stephen Buckley, Irish Mathematical Society Bulletin
Author Bio
Mircea Pitici teaches mathematics and writing at Cornell University, where he is a PhD candidate in math education. He has edited "The Best Writing on Mathematics" since 2010.
