Math

Author: Wang Shuhuo
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The fun of mathematics exists in different levels and realms. The enjoyable aspects perceived by a master of mathematics differ from those seen by a primary school student. Regarding this series of books, different readers will derive various pleasures and benefits from them. It can be used as a leisurely read to alleviate work fatigue and worldly worries; it can serve as a reference for teachers to enliven classroom atmosphere and inspire students' minds; it can be used as extracurricular reading for students to broaden their horizons, gain knowledge, and enhance logical thinking skills. Even for university students, graduate students, or even mathematicians, it is equally beneficial. This book presents famous mathematical stories from ancient and modern times in a narrative style, offering insightful yet accessible explanations. For example, the story and games of the decimal and binary systems, the high-level strategies of "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" that embed principles in calculations, the derivation of root formulas for cubic and quartic equations, the rabbit sequence and optimal design methods, Descartes' dream, the painter's paradox, mathematics in population theory, the shape of the roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, how to compute graphs, how many anti-aircraft missiles are needed, and how to calculate the completion date of systems engineering? Do you want to become a mathematician? Etc. The writing is fluent and vivid, with rigorous yet concise reasoning, making it a popular science book enjoyed by both the educated and the general public. This book only requires readers to have the foundational knowledge stipulated in the 2003 high school mathematics curriculum standards issued by the Ministry of Education. We now dedicate this book to all middle school and high school teachers and students, university teachers and students, and all lovers of mathematics.