
A Mathematics Sampler
Topics for the Liberal Arts
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Now in its fifth edition, A Mathematics Sampler presents mathematics as both science and art, focusing on the historical role of mathematics in our culture. It uses selected topics from modern mathematics-including computers, perfect numbers, and four-dimensional geometry-to exemplify the distinctive features of mathematics as an intellectual endeavor, a problem-solving tool, and a way of thinking about the rapidly changing world in which we live. A Mathematics Sampler also includes unique LINK sections throughout the book, each of which connects mathematical concepts with areas of interest throughout the humanities. The original course on which this text is based was cited as an innovative approach to liberal arts mathematics in Lynne Cheney's report, "50 HOURS: A Core Curriculum for College Students", published by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Preface
- To the Student
- 1 Problems and Solutions
- 2 Mathematics of Patterns: Number Theory
- 3 Mathematics of Axiom Systems: Geometries
- 4 Mathematics of Chance: Probability and Statistics
- 5 Mathematics of Infinity: Cantor’s Theory of Sets
- 6 Mathematics of Symmetry: Finite Groups
- 7 Mathematics of Space and Time: Four-Dimensional Geometry
- 8 Mathematics of Connection: Graph Theory
- 9 Mathematics of Machines: Computer Algorithms
- APPENDICES
- Answers to Most Odd-numbered Exercises