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" The heart of mathematics : "
Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird.
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BL
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590813
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b420032
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| Main Entry
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Burger, Edward B.,1963-
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The heart of mathematics : : an invitation to effective thinking /\ Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird.
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| Publication Statement
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Emeryville, Calif. :: Key College Pub. in cooperation with Springer,, c2000.
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xxvi, 646 p. :: ill. (some col.) ;; 24 cm.
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1559534079
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: 9781559534079
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: 1930190026 (kit)
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: 9781930190023 (kit)
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: 1930190018 (text & manipulative kit)
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: 9781930190016 (text & manipulative kit)
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| Notes
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Includes index.
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| Contents
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1. Fun and games: an introduction to rigorous thought -- 2. Number contemplation -- 3. Infinity -- 4. Geometric gems -- 5. Contortions of space -- 6. Chaos and fractals -- 7. Risky business.
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| Abstract
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The power and attractiveness of the subject of mathematics is often hidden from students who are in introductory courses. In this new, innovative overview textbook, the authors put special emphasis on the deep ideas of mathematics, and present the subject through lively and entertaining examples, anecdotes, challenges and illustrations, all of which are designed to excite the student's interest. The underlying ideas include topics from number theory, infinity, geometry, topology, probability and chaos theory. Throughout the text, the authors stress that mathematics is an analytical way of thinking, one that can be brought to bear on problem solving and effective thinking in any field of study.
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Mathematics.
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Starbird, Michael P.
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