The Enjoyment of Math

The Enjoyment of Math is a classic book that shares the enjoyment of mathematics with readers of all skill levels, covering topics such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Eulers proof of the infinitude of prime numbers, and curves of constant breadth. Written by two eminent mathematicians and requiring only a background in plane geometry and elementary algebra, it discusses the history behind the problems and how to resolve them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

The classic book that shares the enjoyment of mathematics with readers of all skill levels is The Enjoyment of Math. It explores captivating problems and puzzles, such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Eulers proof of the infinitude of prime numbers, and curves of constant breadth. Written by two eminent mathematicians and requiring only a background in plane geometry and elementary algebra, the book covers topics such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Eulers 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 them. With an incisive foreword by Alex Kontorovich, this Princeton Science Library edition shares the enjoyment of math with a new generation of readers.

The classic book that shares the enjoyment of mathematics with readers of all skill levels is The Enjoyment of Math. It explores captivating problems and puzzles, such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Eulers proof of the infinitude of prime numbers, and curves of constant breadth. Written by two eminent mathematicians and requiring only a background in plane geometry and elementary algebra, the book covers topics such as the theory of sets, the four-color problem, regular polyhedrons, Eulers 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 them. With an incisive foreword by Alex Kontorovich, this Princeton Science Library edition shares the enjoyment of math with a new generation of readers.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691241548