Overview
In this book, topics such as algebra, trigonometry, calculus and statistics are brought to life through over 500 applications ranging from biology, physics and chemistry to astronomy, geography and music. With over 600 illustrations emphasizing the beauty of mathematics, Math Tools complements more theoretical textbooks on the market, bringing the subject closer to the reader and providing a useful reference to students. By highlighting the ubiquity of mathematics in practical fields, the book will appeal not only to students and teachers, but to anyone with a keen interest in mathematics and its applications.
Full Product Details
Author: Georg Glaeser
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions:
Width: 16.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 9.448kg
ISBN: 9783319669595
ISBN 10: 3319669591
Pages: 562
Publication Date: 09 October 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: English
Reviews
Glaeser's offering is essentially an encyclopedia of applied mathematics problems. ... useful resource for anyone searching for interesting applications of various topics in elementary mathematics. ... Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, faculty, and general readers. (D. S. Larson, Choice, Vol. 55 (11), July, 2018)
Glaeser's offering is essentially an encyclopedia of applied mathematics problems. ... useful resource for anyone searching for interesting applications of various topics in elementary mathematics. ... Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates, faculty, and general readers. (D. S. Larson, Choice, Vol. 55 (11), July, 2018) The book is clearly written and is a valuable source for interested readers. This volume is warmly recommended to the graduate students. ... Its scope and approach will appeal to instructors and professors in nearly all areas of pure mathematics, mathematical physics, and applied analysis. The clarity and breadth of this book make it a welcome addition to the personal library of every mathematician. (Teodora-Liliana Radulescu, zbMATH 1386.00002, 2018)
Author Information
Georg Glaeser received his PhD and habilitation in geometry from the Vienna University of Technology. Since 1998, he has been full professor of geometry at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. He is a passionate natural photographer and the author and coauthor of more than a dozen books on geometry, mathematics, computational geometry, computer graphics, photography, and several books about evolution.
