Understanding Mathematics Through Problem Solving

By Peter Poole and Alfred S. Posamentier

Book Overview

This book will present a collection of mathematical problems -- lighthearted in nature -- intended to entertain the general readership. Problems will be selected largely for the unusual and unexpected solutions to which they lend themselves. Some interesting contents included:

counterintuitive solutions to simple mathematical problems; entertaining mathematical problems; important and useful mathematical solutions to problems; problem solutions for mathematics to general usage; visual mathematical problems; timely mathematical problems.

All in all, the book is meant to entertain the general readership and to convince them about the power and beauty of mathematics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814663670
• ISBN13: 9789814663670
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"