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The Heart of Mathematics: An Invitation to Effective Thinking

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 41 Ratings and 24 Reviews

Book Description
The power and attractiveness of the subject of mathematics is often hidden from students who are in introductory courses. In this new, innovative overview textbook, the authors put special emphasis on the deep ideas of mathematics, and present the subject through lively and entertaining examples, anecdotes, challenges and illustrations, all of which are designed to excite the student's interest. T... More
Book Information
PublisherKey College Publishing
BindingHardcover (18 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages646
ISBN-101559534079
ISBN-13978-1559534079
Publication Date10/29/1999
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About Edward B. Burger (Author) : Edward B. Burger is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Edward B. Burger include Mathematics Course 2 Pre-Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 1, and Holt Mathematics: Cou... more
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About Michael Starbird (Author) : Michael Starbird is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Starbird include The Heart of Mathematics: An invitation to effective thinking.
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