Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction
Author | : Timothy Gowers |
Publisher | : Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2002-08-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 0192853619 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780192853615 |
Rating | : 4/5 (615 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by : Timothy Gowers
Download or read book Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction written by Timothy Gowers and published by Oxford Paperbacks. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this volume is to explain the differences between research-level mathematics and the maths taught at school. Most differences are philosophical and the first few chapters are about general aspects of mathematical thought.