The definitive guide to mathematical problem solving, from one of
the great teachers of the twentieth century George Polya's
perennial bestseller has inspired generations around the world to
think more clearly. Brilliantly showing how 'there is a grain of
discovery in the solution of any problem', his strategies for
mathematical problem-solving - from finding weak points to
squeezing the data - will help get to the bottom of any puzzle. 'A
superb book on how to think fresh thoughts ... A walk inside
Polya's mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem,
how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it' David Bodanis,
Guardian 'Everyone should know the work of George Polya on how to
solve problems' Marvin Minsky 'A classic ... It is the outcome of
careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers
among the ranks of research mathematicians' Ian Stewart, author of
Does God Play Dice? 'Every prospective teacher should read it' E.
T. Bell
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