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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 1971
- Book Title
- How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method
- ISBN
- 9780691023564
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691023565
ISBN-13
9780691023564
eBay Product ID (ePID)
951532
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Publication Name
How to Solve It : a New Aspect of Mathematical Method
Language
English
Subject
Geometry / General, Study & Teaching, Logic
Publication Year
1971
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Mathematics
Series
Princeton Science Library
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
79-160544
Reviews
Every prospective teacher should read it. In particular, graduate students will find it invaluable. The traditional mathematics professor who reads a paper before one of the Mathematical Societies might also learn something from the book: 'He writes a, he says b, he means c; but it should be d.' ---E. T. Bell, Mathematical Monthly, "I recommend it highly to any person who is seriously interested in finding out methods of solving problems, and who does not object to being entertained while he does it." -- Scientific Monthly, I recommend it highly to any person who is seriously interested in finding out methods of solving problems, and who does not object to being entertained while he does it., "In an age that all solutions should be provided with the least possible effort, this book brings a very important message: mathematics and problem solving in general needs a lot of practice and experience obtained by challenging creative thinking, and certainly not by copying predefined recipes provided by others. Let's hope this classic will remain a source of inspiration for several generations to come." --A. Bultheel, European Mathematical Society, "Any young person seeking a career in the sciences would do well to ponder this important contribution to the teacher's art."-- A. C. Schaeffer, American Journal of Psychology, [This] elementary textbook on heuristic reasoning, shows anew how keen its author is on questions of method and the formulation of methodological principles. Exposition and illustrative material are of a disarmingly elementary character, but very carefully thought out and selected. ---Herman Weyl, Mathematical Review, "Every prospective teacher should read it. In particular, graduate students will find it invaluable. The traditional mathematics professor who reads a paper before one of the Mathematical Societies might also learn something from the book: 'He writes a, he says b, he means c; but it should be d.' " --E. T. Bell, Mathematical Monthly, "Any young person seeking a career in the sciences would do well to ponder this important contribution to the teacher's art." ---A. C. Schaeffer, American Journal of Psychology, "Every prospective teacher should read it. In particular, graduate students will find it invaluable. The traditional mathematics professor who reads a paper before one of the Mathematical Societies might also learn something from the book: 'He writes a, he says b, he means c; but it should be d.'" ---E. T. Bell, Mathematical Monthly, Any young person seeking a career in the sciences would do well to ponder this important contribution to the teacher's art. ---A. C. Schaeffer, American Journal of Psychology, "In an age that all solutions should be provided with the least possible effort, this book brings a very important message: mathematics and problem solving in general needs a lot of practice and experience obtained by challenging creative thinking, and certainly not by copying predefined recipes provided by others. Let's hope this classic will remain a source of inspiration for several generations to come." ---A. Bultheel, European Mathematical Society, "[This] elementary textbook on heuristic reasoning, shows anew how keen its author is on questions of method and the formulation of methodological principles. Exposition and illustrative material are of a disarmingly elementary character, but very carefully thought out and selected." ---Herman Weyl, Mathematical Review, "I recommend it highly to any person who is seriously interested in finding out methods of solving problems, and who does not object to being entertained while he does it."-- Scientific Monthly, "[This] elementary textbook on heuristic reasoning, shows anew how keen its author is on questions of method and the formulation of methodological principles. Exposition and illustrative material are of a disarmingly elementary character, but very carefully thought out and selected."-- Herman Weyl, Mathematical Review, "Any young person seeking a career in the sciences would do well to ponder this important contribution to the teacher's art." --A. C. Schaeffer, American Journal of Psychology, In an age that all solutions should be provided with the least possible effort, this book brings a very important message: mathematics and problem solving in general needs a lot of practice and experience obtained by challenging creative thinking, and certainly not by copying predefined recipes provided by others. Let's hope this classic will remain a source of inspiration for several generations to come. ---A. Bultheel, European Mathematical Society, "Every prospective teacher should read it. In particular, graduate students will find it invaluable. The traditional mathematics professor who reads a paper before one of the Mathematical Societies might also learn something from the book: 'He writes a, he says b, he means c; but it should be d.' "-- E. T. Bell, Mathematical Monthly, "[This] elementary textbook on heuristic reasoning, shows anew how keen its author is on questions of method and the formulation of methodological principles. Exposition and illustrative material are of a disarmingly elementary character, but very carefully thought out and selected." --Herman Weyl, Mathematical Review
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
510
Synopsis
A perennial bestseller by eminent mathematician G. Polya, How to Solve It will show anyone in any field how to think straight. In lucid and appealing prose, Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out--from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams. Generations of readers have relished Polya's deft--indeed, brilliant--instructions on stripping away irrelevancies and going straight to the heart of the problem.
LC Classification Number
QA11.P6 1971
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- 3***5 (106)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI received this item today = 10/06/25; It was a little slow 2 get here, but it was worth the wait, since it came as described: Brand New! That was very appreciated, thank U; Also, it was reasonably priced, thus making it affordable; Mailed in a bubble-wrap envelope, & the item was in shrink-wrap; The appearance was pristine! Thanks 4 making it available; Smooth transaction! God Bless U!!! :)
- e***r (2733)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI received this item right on time. IF it was a little slow to get here, that's a matter for USPS, NOT the seller. It was worth the very brief wait, since it came as described: Brand New! That was very appreciated, thank you. Also, it was reasonably priced, thus making it affordable; Mailed in a bubble-wrap envelope, and the item was pristine! Thanks for making it available; Smooth transaction!
- n***v (561)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis DVD arrived very quickly. It was shipped in a bubble mailer. I prefer movies to be shipped in boxes to ensure they are not damaged by those gorillas at the post office, but this movie arrived in good condition. Everything was as described. The film was in Italian audio with Korean subtitles as stated in the description. As a bonus, there were also Japanese subtitles. I was really happy to get the Korean version of this film for my collection at such a good price point. I couldn't pass it up