What is Mathematics?: Talking Mathematics with First-Year University Students

Author: Wang Yuanming
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This book is compiled from the lecture notes prepared by the author for teaching "Introduction to Disciplines" to first-year mathematics students. In addition to providing a concise introduction to the basic content and development history of the three core fields—analysis, algebra, and geometry—it also includes mathematical problems that are of great interest to young mathematics enthusiasts. The book strives to integrate knowledge,, and historical context, making it a reference for students in mathematics departments of universities, senior high school students, and to understand and explore mathematics.