What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods
by Richard Courant (Author), Herbert Robbins (Author), Ian Stewart
Editorial Reviews
A 1996 revision of a timeless classic originally published in 1941. Highly recommended for any serious student, teacher or scholar of mathematics.
Albert Einstein
A lucid representation of the fundamental concepts and methods of the whole field of mathematics...Easily understandable. (Editor's note: "hmmm...")
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Product Details
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition
(July 18, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195105192
ISBN-13: 978-0195105193
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
by Richard Courant (Author), Herbert Robbins (Author), Ian Stewart
Editorial Reviews
A 1996 revision of a timeless classic originally published in 1941. Highly recommended for any serious student, teacher or scholar of mathematics.
Albert Einstein
A lucid representation of the fundamental concepts and methods of the whole field of mathematics...Easily understandable. (Editor's note: "hmmm...")
Product Details
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition
(July 18, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195105192
ISBN-13: 978-0195105193
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds