Playing with Infinity: Mathematical Explorations and Excursions
By Rozsa Peter
* Publisher: Dover Publications
* Number Of Pages: 268
* Publication Date: 1976-06-01
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0486232654
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780486232652
* Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Popular account ranges from counting to mathematical logic and covers the many mathematical concepts that relate to infinity: graphic representation of functions; pairings and other combinations; prime numbers; logarithms and circular functions; formulas, analytical geometry; infinite lines, complex numbers, expansion in the power series; metamathematics; more. 216 illustrations.
Summary: Sweet!
Rating: 5
Prof. Peter (whose book on recursive functions is considered a classic among computer scientists) introduces the reader to the beauty that is mathematics by breaking down concepts that might appear intimidating to the neophyte. This charmingly written book takes readers by the hand and explains areas of mathematics that deal with the concept of infinity in a friendly, non-condescending manner, commencing with basic arithmetic and eventually progressing to logic and set theory and the works of Cantor, Hilbert, and Russell. A good introduction to mathematical principles for those looking to get their feet wet, Playing with Infinity is also fun for the more mathematically seasoned reader. Many thanks to Dover for keeping such books available and at such a reasonable price.
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