The Nature and Power of Mathematics reproduced directly from a rare

reproduced directly from a rare turn-of-the-century Roberts catalog

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The Nature and Power of Mathematics reproduced directly from a rareThis captivating book explains some of mathematics' most fascinating ideas to nonspecialists. It explores items of philosophical and historical interest, discusses the often surprising applicability of mathematics, and reveals the subject's intrinsic beauty. Author Donald M. Davis focuses on three main areas: non Euclidean geometry, a basis for relativity theory; number theory, a major component of cryptography; and fractals, the key elements of