Curves for the Mathematically Curious: An Anthology of the Unpredictable, Historical, Beautiful and Romantic

by Julian Havil

Book Overview

Ten amazing curves personally selected by one of today's most important math writers

Curves for the Mathematically Curious is a thoughtfully curated collection of ten mathematical curves, selected by Julian Havil for their significance, mathematical interest, and beauty. Each chapter gives an account of the history and definition of one curve, providing a glimpse into the elegant and often surprising mathematics involved in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691206139
• ISBN13: 9780691206134
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.2" x 8.0"