The Magic of Mathematics: Discovering the Spell of Mathematics

by Theoni Pappas

Overview

Delves into the world of ideas, explores the spell mathematics casts on our lives, and helps you discover mathematics where you least expect it. Be spellbound by the mathematical designs found in nature. Learn how knots may untie the mysteries of life. Be mesmerized by the computer revolution. Discover how the hidden forces of mathematics -hold architectural structures together -connect your telephone calls -help airplanes get off the ground - solve the mysteries of the living cell. See how some artists use a mathematical palette in their works and how many writers draw upon the wealth of its ideas. Experience all this in The Magic of Mathematics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884550560
Publisher:	Wide World Publishing
Publication date:	09/30/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Mathematics teacher and consultant Theoni Pappas received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University in 1967. Pappas is committed to demystifying mathematics and to helping eliminate the elitism and fear often associated with it. In 2000 she received The Excellence in Achievement Award from the University of California Alumni Association.

Her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.

Pappas has written over 14 books which are focused on introducing people to the many wonders of mathematics. She is perhaps best known for ever popular The Mathematics Calendar. Her other innovative creations include: The Math-T-Shirt, The Children's Mathematics Calendar, The Mathematics Engagement Calendar, and What Do You See?—an optical illusion slide show with text.

Table of Contents

• preface
  
• mathematics in everyday things
  
• magical mathematical worlds
  
• mathematics & art
  
• the magic of numbers
  
• mathematical magic in nature
  
• mathematical magic from the past
  
• mathematics plays its music
  
• the revolution of computers
  
• mathematics & the mysteries of life
  
• mathematics and architecture
  
• the spell of logic, recreation & games
  
• solutions
  
• bibliography
  
• index
  

Editorial Reviews

"Thought-provoking yet not overwhelming, this book makes the author's pleasure in mathematics evident. " —Library Journal

"witty and intriguing" — ­Science News

"Readers will relish this book. The focus is to explain math in a lively, revealing manner. It succeeds!" — ­The Bookwatch

"Pappas writes at a level that puts all her topics within reach of any mathematics teacher and usually within reach of a generalist as well. In spite of this, she does not skim over facts or misrepresent them. If you haven't bought Pappas' first two books, then get them. If you have them, buy this one as well." ­ —The Mathematics Teacher

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