Algebra the Beautiful: An Ode to Math's Least-Loved Subject

By G. Arnell Williams

Book Overview

A mathematician reveals the hidden beauty, power, and--yes--fun of algebra What comes to mind when you think about algebra? For many of us, it's memories of dull or frustrating classes in high school. Award-winning mathematics professor G. Arnell Williams is here to change that. Algebra the Beautiful is a journey into the heart of fundamental math that proves just how amazing this subject really is. Drawing on lessons from twenty-five years of teaching mathematics, Williams blends metaphor, history, and storytelling to uncover algebra's hidden grandeur. Whether you're a teacher looking to make math come alive for your students, a parent hoping to get your children engaged, a student trying to come to terms with a sometimes bewildering subject, or just a lover of mathematics, this book has something for you. With a passion that's contagious, G. Arnell Williams shows how each of us can grasp the beauty and harmony of algebra.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541600681
• ISBN13: 9781541600683
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"