99 Variations on a Proof (Ording - paperback)

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Author: Philip Ording ISBN: 9780691218977 Binding: paperback Section: Math This book offers a multifaceted perspective on mathematics by demonstrating 99 different proofs of the sa me theorem. Each chapter solves an otherwise unremarkable equation in distinct historical, formal, and imaginative styles that range from Medieval, Topological, and Doggerel to Chromatic, Electrostatic, and Psychedelic. With a rare blend of humor and scholarly aplomb, Philip Ording weaves these variations into an accessible and wide-ranging narrative on the nature and practice of mathematics. Show more