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Includes numerous thought-provoking examples
Demonstrates the connection between mathematics and the natural world
Contains more than 600 illustrations, many in color
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
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“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 Rădulescu, zbMATH 1386.00002, 2018)
“All materials are given in a very concise and precise form, showing amazing findings of human mind and offering a fascinating and enjoyable reading … . The book serves to popularization of mathematics among students and can be very interesting and useful to professional researchers as well.” (Stan Lipovetsky, Technometrics, Vol. 60 (2), 2018)
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Geometry, University of Applied Arts Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Georg Glaeser
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Math Tools
Book Subtitle: 500+ Applications in Science and Arts
Authors: Georg Glaeser
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66960-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66959-5Published: 09 October 2017
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66960-1Published: 13 September 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VI, 562
Number of Illustrations: 204 b/w illustrations, 446 illustrations in colour
Additional Information: English translation of the 4th German language edition, 2014
Topics: Mathematics, general, Mathematical and Computational Engineering, Statistics, general