Curves for the Mathematically Curious: An Anthology of the Unpredictable, Historical, Beautiful, and Romantic

by Julian Havil

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Ten amazing curves personally selected by one of today's most important math writers

Curves for the Mathematically Curious is a thoughtfully curated collection of ten mathematical curves, selected by Julian Havil for their significance, mathematical interest, and beauty. Each chapter gives an account of the history and definition of a curve, providing a glimpse into the elegant and often surprising mathematics involved in its...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0691180059

ISBN13:9780691180052

Release Date:October 2019

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Length:280 Pages

Weight:0.88 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"

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Math Mathematics Science & Math

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