The Mathematical Experience: A National Book Award Winner

by Phillip J. Davis, Reuben Hersh

Overview

This is the classic introduction for the educated lay reader to the richly diverse world of mathematics: its history, philosophy, principles, and personalities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395929681
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/14/1999
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Phillip J. Davis is professor of applied mathematics at Brown University.

Editorial Reviews

"A brilliant and engrossing view of the development of mathematics...wonderful at communicating its beauty and excitement to the general reader." The New York Times

"A perfectly marvelous book." The New Yorker

"A true gem, one of the masterpieces of our age." American Monthly —

From the Publisher

"A brilliant and engrossing view of the development of mathematics...wonderful at communicating its beauty and excitement to the general reader." --New York Times

New York Times Book Review