More Joy of Mathematics: Exploring Mathematical Insights and Concepts

by Theoni Pappas

Now Pappas has done it again, or rather, has done more!
The pages of MORE JOY OF MATHEMATICS spill over with ideas, puzzles, games from all over the world, historic background, exciting graphics and up-to-the-minute math breakthrough. Readers will find plent to enjoy as they discover Pappas' unique easy reading style.

This sequel to the popular title, THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS, let's you appreciate how mathematics is connected to the everyday world— and how a glimpse of essential concepts can enrich one's life in so many ways. Pappas' fresh and lively approach to mathematics — appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers—unlocks pleasures, mysteries, and applications of over two-hundred of mathematical concepts.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Theoni Pappas is committed to giving mathematics greater exposure and making it more approachable. Pappas encourages mathematics teachers to share and develop new teaching ideas, methods, and approaches. Her gift to the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) helps teachers in grades 9—12 develop mathematics enrichment materials and lessons complementing a teaching unit implemented in the classroom.

Currently, Pappas is a mathematics educator and consultant. She received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and her M.A. from Stanford University. She became a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in 1967, when she began teaching high school mathematics. Over the years, she has taught basic math, prealgebra, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, precalculus, and calculus.

Through her studies and research, Pappas has developed products that address mathematical ideas, and she has written numerous books, both for the general public and for educational audiences. Her books include More Joy of Mathematics; The Joy of Mathematics; Mathematics Appreciation; Math Talk; Greek Cooking for Everyone; Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales; Mathematical Footprints; The Magic of Mathematics; Math-A-Day; The Music of Reason; Mathematical Scandals; The Adventures of Penrose–the Mathematical Cat; and Math for Kids & Other People Too!
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Reviews

[Fatima · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very engaging. I cannot say that I have found "joy" in mathematics upon after reading this book though.