As a young math student, Rachel Eng memorized formulas and theorems, but she never learned about the mathematicians who developed them. Nor did she hear about the controversies and dramas that ...
There is no shortage of popular books and lectures on math—but they can only teach us so much. Mathematics has long been presented as a sanctuary from confusion and doubt, a place to go in search of ...
Though there are plenty of popular books explaining the wonders of math and physics, new ones continue to appear. To avoid recycling the same ideas and examples, metaphors and stories, authors are ...
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Below is an edited excerpt from the book club discussion. You’re welcome to keep the conversation flowing by adding ...
Every mathematician has a story that goes something like this. You’re at a party, and someone asks what you do for a living. “I’m a mathematician,” you say. “You must be a genius!” they reply. Or ...
Math is everywhere, from the gas station and grocery store to the stock market and science magazines. And it shows up, of course, in schools at all levels. But the educational system doesn’t provide ...
A new book by Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy challenges the notion that mathematics and art occupy separate worlds. In Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity, du Sautoy demonstrates how ...
ICSE Class 10 Concise Maths Book: Selina Publishers is a renowned name in the academic book publishing industry, especially for ICSE students. Known for delivering high-quality, easy-to-understand ...