The Enjoyment of Math

by Hans Rademacher, Otto Toeplitz

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The classic book that shares the enjoyment of mathematics with readers of all skill levelsWhat is so special about the number 30? Do the prime numbers go on forever? Are there more whole numbers than even numbers? The Enjoyment of Math explores these and other captivating problems and puzzles, introducing readers to some of the most fundamental ideas in mathematics. Written by two eminent mathematicians and requiring only a background in plane geometry and elementary algebra, this delightful show more book covers topics such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Euler’s proof of the infinitude of prime numbers, and curves of constant breadth. Along the way, it discusses the history behind the problems, carefully explaining how each has arisen and, in some cases, how to resolve it. With an incisive foreword by Alex Kontorovich, this Princeton Science Library edition shares the enjoyment of math with a new generation of readers. show less

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הרי לך ספר שבאמת השפיע על חיי. תחילת הסיפור בשישית כשהיינו צריכים לעשות עבודה במתמטיקה וטרטנר המליץ על הספר. אהרון ואני רכשנו אותו במשוטף ועשינו ממנו עבודה על בניות גיאומטריות בסרגל בלבד. פרט לזה קראתי כמעט את כל הפרקים בספר ואת אהבתי למתמטיקה רכשתי בלי ספק במידה רבה הודות לו. שנים רבות הוא היה אצלי כשהוא נחשב לרכוש משותף שלי ושל אהרון כשהוא עטף בעטיפת ניילון עבה ונשמר בקפידה. בשלב מסוים הוא נעלם לי אבל מצאתי show more אותו מחדש כשיצא בהוצאה חדשה בכריכה רכה והזמנתי אותו למחצב. show less

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