Mathematics for the Imagination

by Peter Higgins

Overview

Mathematics for the Imagination provides an accessible and entertaining investigation into mathematical problems in the world around us. From world navigation, family trees, and calendars to patterns, tessellations, and number tricks, this informative and fun new book helps you to understand the maths behind real-life questions and rediscover your arithmetical mind.This is a follow-up to the popular Mathematics for the Curious, Peter Higgins''s first investigation into real-life mathematical problems.A highly involving book which encourages the reader to enter into the spirit of mathematical exploration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198604600
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/05/2002
Pages:	238
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Professor of Mathematics at the University of Essex, Peter Higgins is the author of the successful Mathematics for the Curious, (OUP, 1998), and Techniques of Semigroup Theory.

Table of Contents

Preface1. World Travel2. The Travelling World3. The Geometric Picture4. The World of Archimedes5. Reflections and Curves6. Covering the World7. Possible and Impossible Constructions8. For ConoisseursFurther ReadingIndex