Euclid in the Rainforest
Discovering Universal Truth in Logic And Math
Mazur, Joseph
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
Like Douglas Hofstadters Gödel, Escher, Bach, and David Berlinskis A Tour of the Calculus, Euclid in the Rainforest combines the literary with the mathematical to explore logicthe one indispensable tool in mans quest to understand the world. Underpinning both math and science, it is the foundation of every major advancement in knowledge since the time of the ancient Greeks. Through adventure stories and historical narratives populated with a rich and quirky cast of characters, Mazur artfully reveals the less-than-airtight nature of logic and the muddled relationship between math and the real world. Ultimately, Mazur argues, logical reasoning is not purely robotic. At its most basic level, it is a creative process guided by our intuitions and beliefs about the world. BACKCOVER: This charming book radiates love of mathematics and of life . . . A treasure of human experience and intellectual excitement. Choice Devoid of complex proofs and dense mathematical language; instead, the author has drawn upon his experience as a formative teacher to create a book rich in content that connects with real-world experiences. Library Journal Joseph Mazur brilliantly explores the symbiotic relationship between the physical and the mathematical worlds
A stylish and seductive book that convinces the mind even as it delights the soul. PEN American Center
AUTHOR BIO
JOSEPH MAZUR is Professor of Mathematics at Marlboro College, where he has taught a wide range of classes in all areas of mathematics, its history, and philosophy.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0452287839
ISBN(13-digit): 9780452287839
Dewey Decimal: 511.3
Library of Congress: oc2007052866
Book Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 334
Paper Weight (lb): 0.69 lb
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