Prelude to Mathematics : An account of some of the more stimulating and surprising branches of mathematics, introduced by an analysis of the mathematical mind, and the aims of the mathematician.
London: Penguin, 1957. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Item #521169
214 pages, illustrated. Sawyer begins with an exploration of the mathematical mind how mathematicians reason, generalise, and look for patterns. He then introduces several stimulating branches of mathematics, including set theory, number systems, geometry, topology, probability, and logical structure, always using everyday examples to make abstract ideas intuitive. Original printed card covers. Covers marked. Contents clean. Size: 11 x 18 cms. Category: Popular Paperbacks; Non Fiction;.
Keywords: BZDB395 Popular Paperbacks; Non Fiction; Unbranded W.W. Sawyer Prelude to Mathematics : An account of some of the more stimulating and surprising branches of mathematics, introduced by an analysis of the mathematical mind, and the aims of the mathema
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