A Mathematical Gallery
Lisl Gaal
Oct 2017 · MBK Book 111 · American Mathematical Soc.
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64
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Embark on a playful mathematical tour, aided by Lisl Gaal's illustrations of familiar scenes and whimsical triggers for the imagination. Along the way, find fruit stands arranged using polynomial multiplication, checkerboard tablecloths sewed with patterns of primes in a two-dimensional number system, and deceptive cats revealing that simple counting is not always so simple.
Grasping the mathematics in this book requires only a basic background in algebra and geometry, so while the ideas can be understood and enjoyed at a variety of levels, it is recommended for ages 13–99. Touching on topics in current research, this is a book to read and revisit, gaining new insights each time.
Grasping the mathematics in this book requires only a basic background in algebra and geometry, so while the ideas can be understood and enjoyed at a variety of levels, it is recommended for ages 13–99. Touching on topics in current research, this is a book to read and revisit, gaining new insights each time.
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