The Book of Numbers (Hardcover, 1st Corrected ed. 1996. Corr. 2nd printing 1998)

In THE BOOK OF NUMBERS, two famous mathematicians fascinated by beautiful and intriguing number patterns share their insights and discoveries with each other and with readers. John Conway is the showman, master of mathematical games and flamboyant presentations; Richard Guy is the encyclopedist, always on top of problems waiting to be solved. Together they show us why patterns and properties of numbers have captivated mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike for centuries. THE BOOK OF NUMBERS features Conway and Guy's favorite stories about all the kinds of numbers any of us is likely to encounter, and many others besides. "Our aim," the authors write, "is to bring to the inquisitive reader. . .an explanation of the many ways the word 'number' is used." They explore patterns that emerge in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, describe these pattern' relevance both inside and outside mathematics, and introduce the strange worlds of complex, transcendental, and surreal numbers. This unique book brings together facts, pictures and stories about numbers in a way that no one but an extraordinarily talented pair of mathematician/writers could do.

General

Imprint:	Copernicus Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1998
First published:	February 1998
Authors:	John H. Conway • Richard Guy
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	310
Edition:	1st Corrected ed. 1996. Corr. 2nd printing 1998
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-97993-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > General
LSN:	0-387-97993-X
Barcode:	9780387979939

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