|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

The Mathematics Lover's Companion : Masterpieces for Everyone by Edward R....

US $24.95
ApproximatelyAU $38.00
Condition:
Brand new
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Postage:
US $5.97 (approx. AU $9.09) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, 31 Jul and Tue, 5 Aug to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the postage service selected, the seller's postage history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
     Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:256585103052

Item specifics

Condition
Brand new: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
ISBN
9780300223002

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300223005
ISBN-13
9780300223002
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236729666

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
296 Pages
Publication Name
Mathematics Lover's Companion : Masterpieces for Everyone
Language
English
Subject
History & Philosophy, Applied, Essays
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Author
Edward R. Scheinerman
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-946694
Reviews
"An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly, "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University, "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington, "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "A mind-broadening experience."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "Scheinerman's writing style and wit have led to a book that is both inviting and engaging, with a selection of topics that should appeal to a wide audience."-- American Mathematical Monthly "[ The Mathematics Lover's Companion ] is a mind-broadening experience, of the sort that could be a basis for a liberal arts course in mathematics, and one that would also be particularly beneficial for potential elementary teachers."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington, "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow, "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "A first-rate mathematician and expositor, Scheinerman takes us on a guided tour of great mathematical ideas. Written with clarity and humor, The Mathematics Lover's Companion will appeal to a wide audience."--Arthur Benjamin, The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why, "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of  Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "Scheinerman's writing style and wit have led to a book that is both inviting and engaging, with a selection of topics that should appeal to a wide audience."-- American Mathematical Monthly "[ The Mathematics Lover's Companion ] is a mind-broadening experience, of the sort that could be a basis for a liberal arts course in mathematics, and one that would also be particularly beneficial for potential elementary teachers."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington, "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "Scheinerman's writing style and wit have led to a book that is both inviting and engaging, with a selection of topics that should appeal to a wide audience."-- American Mathematical Monthly "[ The Mathematics Lover's Companion ] is a mind-broadening experience, of the sort that could be a basis for a liberal arts course in mathematics, and one that would also be particularly beneficial for potential elementary teachers."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "A mind-broadening experience."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "Scheinerman's writing style and wit have led to a book that is both inviting and engaging, with a selection of topics that should appeal to a wide audience."-- American Mathematical Monthly "[ The Mathematics Lover's Companion ] is a mind-broadening experience, of the sort that could be a basis for a liberal arts course in mathematics, and one that would also be particularly beneficial for potential elementary teachers."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "A first-rate mathematician and expositor, Scheinerman takes us on a guided tour of great mathematical ideas. Written with clarity and humor, The Mathematics Lover's Companion will appeal to a wide audience."--Arthur Benjamin, author of The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "Scheinerman's writing style and wit have led to a book that is both inviting and engaging, with a selection of topics that should appeal to a wide audience."-- American Mathematical Monthly "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington "A clear and lively exposition that will entice non-mathematicians into the world of mathematics."--Anna Lachowska, coauthor of Beautiful, Simple, Exact, Crazy: Mathematics in the Real World, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review "This delightful book is designed to allow non-mathematicians to share in the joy of mathematical proofs. . . . While every mathematician will be familiar with most of the proofs, the clear exposition can be enjoyed for its own sake."--Frederick Norwood, Mathematical Reviews Clippings "A great read for anyone who wants to learn what math really is, no prerequisites required. And those of us in the field are reminded of what first drew us to it."--Maria Chudnovsky, Princeton University and 2012 MacArthur Fellow "An accessible presentation of some of the most compelling and beautiful ideas of mathematics. Scheinerman demonstrates the diversity and liveliness of the subject in a friendly and inviting way."--Susan Jane Colley, Oberlin College and Editor, The American Mathematical Monthly "In this well-written book, the reader is taken on a fascinating journey across a broad landscape of beautiful mathematics."--Ron Graham, author of Magical Mathematics "A first-rate mathematician and expositor, Scheinerman takes us on a guided tour of great mathematical ideas. Written with clarity and humor, The Mathematics Lover's Companion will appeal to a wide audience."--Arthur Benjamin, The Magic of Math: Solving for x and Figuring Out Why "An elegant sampler of many beautiful and interesting mathematical topics. This could become one of the best books available for a popular audience interested in what mathematics really is."--Jayadev Athreya, University of Washington, "Twenty-three masterworks whose analysis Scheinerman presents with rigor and accessibility."--James Ryerson, New York Times Book Review
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510/.76
Synopsis
Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will? Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically., Twenty-three mathematical masterpieces for exploration and enlightenment "A mind-broadening experience."--Paul J. Campbell, Mathematics Magazine How can a shape have more than one dimension but fewer than two? What is the best way to elect public officials when more than two candidates are vying for the office? Is it possible for a highly accurate medical test to give mostly incorrect results? Can you tile your floor with regular pentagons? How can you use only the first digit of sales numbers to determine if your accountant is lying? Can mathematics give insights into free will? Edward Scheinerman, an accomplished mathematician and enthusiastic educator, answers all these questions and more in this book, a collection of mathematical masterworks. In bite-sized chapters that require only high school algebra, he invites readers to try their hands at solving mathematical puzzles and provides an engaging and friendly tour of numbers, shapes, and uncertainty. The result is an unforgettable introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of thinking mathematically.
LC Classification Number
QA93

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Bokonon Books

98.5% positive Feedback707 items sold

Joined Jun 2017
Usually responds within 24 hours
Most of the books you want to read... all of the books you should.At Bokonon Books, we truly are committed to quality and service. With over 15,000 books and films in inventory, we have a broad range ...
See more

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable postage costs
4.9
Postage speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (200)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative