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Mathematics : The Science of Patterns

by Keith Devlin

Appealing to both the mathematician and non-mathematician alike, Keith Devlin uses common terminology and beautiful illustrations to describe the elegant nature of mathematics. Beyond being the science of numbers, math is presented as the science of patterns. Everyone enjoys spotting a pattern. Patterns, which may be concrete or abstract, are the essence of mathematics. This is and idea everyone can grasp.

Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: math
Age Level: advanced
You'll use it occasionally

This math-mom.com review was last updated on Dec 06, 2005.

Mathematics : The Science of Patterns