Mathematician's Delight
Mathematician's Delight
W. Sawyer
Paul Graham
[One of ] the best [books] I can think of [to learn what math is really about]. - Paul Graham
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Mathematician's Delight

Mathematician's Delight

W. Sawyer
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W. Sawyer
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In the realms of intellectual pursuits, mathematics often looms as a formidable giant, shrouded in a mist of mystique and complexity. "Mathematician's Delight" by W.W. Sawyer endeavors to dispel these clouds, presenting the beauty and logic of mathematics in a light that is accessible and engaging. Sawyer, with his profound understanding and practical approach, invites readers on a journey that begins in the familiar landscapes of arithmetic and algebra, guiding them through the intricate paths of graphs, logarithms, trigonometry, and all the way into the captivating realms of calculus and imaginary numbers. This book is not just an exploration of mathematical principles; it is an adventure that reveals the practicality and the exhilarating challenge that mathematics offers. Sawyer's masterpiece serves as a bridge across the chasm that often separates the layperson from the mathematician. He asserts that the awe-inspiring constructions of ancient civilizations, like the Pyramids, were grounded in mathematical principles long before these concepts were formally articulated. "Mathematician's Delight" thus celebrates mathematics not as a distant theoretical discipline but as a vibrant, dynamic force that has shaped, and continues to shape, our world. Through its pages, Sawyer achieves the remarkable feat of transforming fear and apprehension into curiosity and passion, making clear that the world of mathematics, far from being an exclusive domain, is a rich tapestry to which we are all heirs.

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Released
1943
30 Jun
Length
240
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[One of ] the best [books] I can think of [to learn what math is really about]. - Paul Graham
— W. Sawyer, Mathematician's Delight

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