Letters to a Young Mathematician

Mathematician Ian Stewart tells readers what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical-what mathematics is and why it's worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.Author: Stewart, Ian,author Contributors: Stewart, Ian,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: New edition Published/Release Date: 27 Mar 2007 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Basic Books Author/Director/Artist: Ian Stewart Dimension (cm): 203x127x16 mm Package Dimension (cm): 24x200x127 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 181