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Companion to Concrete Mathematics - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by  Z a Melzak (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Companion to Concrete Mathematics - (Dover Books on Mathematics) by Z a Melzak (Paperback)

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  • Many texts emphasize generality and abstract principles at the expense of concreteness; this text remedies that common mistake, stressing formal manipulations, intuitive appeal, and ingenuity.
  • About the Author: Z. A. Melzak is Professor of Mathematics at The University of British Columbia.
  • 720 Pages
  • Mathematics, Reference
  • Series Name: Dover Books on Mathematics

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A two-volume treatment in a single binding, this supplementary text stresses intuitive appeal and ingenuity. It employs physical analogies, encourages problem formulation, and supplies problem-solving methods. 1973 and 1976 editions.



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Many texts emphasize generality and abstract principles at the expense of concreteness; this text remedies that common mistake, stressing formal manipulations, intuitive appeal, and ingenuity. A two-volume treatment in a single binding, it supplements standard mathematics courses, employing physical analogies, encouraging problem formulation, and supplying problem-solving methods.
Since it addresses topics of varying complexity--from number-multiplication games and other recreational mathematics to the zeros of the Riemann zeta function and the presumed transcendence of Euler's constant--this volume can be used by readers of every background. Beginners will find it a source of useful techniques and subjects not usually taught in standard courses. They'll also discover connections between seemingly unrelated aspects of mathematics. Experienced mathematicians can rely upon the book as a source of problems and information on branches beyond their specialties. Other professionals--theoretical physicists and chemists, engineers, numerical analysts, and computer scientists--will also consider it a valuable reference.



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Z. A. Melzak is Professor of Mathematics at The University of British Columbia.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.58 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 720
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: Reference
Series Title: Dover Books on Mathematics
Publisher: Dover Publications
Format: Paperback
Author: Z a Melzak
Language: English
Street Date: June 25, 2007
TCIN: 85173790
UPC: 9780486457819
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-6714
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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