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Playing with Infinity: Mathematical Explorations and Excursions
by R¢zsa Pter
ISBN: 9780486232652
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chx
· 2019-10-24 ·
Original thread
By the end of this book reaches college levels. There's nothing better to show how interesting mathematics, to look at it with wonderment. Our education system is to blame.
https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Infinity-Mathematical-Explora...
chx
· 2019-01-18 ·
Original thread
I'd very strongly recommend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Solve_It
to familiarize yourself with some fundamental processes and
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Infinity-Mathematical-Explo...
before you lose yourself in a highly symbolic and abstract world, appreciate the beauty of it first, it'll make the long journey much easier.
https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Infinity-Mathematical-Explora...