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Infinity: Beyond the Beyond the Beyond
"The interpolations tying mathematics into human life and thought are brilliantly clear."—Booklist
"Her presentation…is conversational and humorous, and should help to simplify some complex concepts."—Kirkus
Infinity. It sounds simple…but is it? This elegant, accessible, and playful book artfully illuminates one of the most intriguing ideas in mathematics. Lillian Lieber presents an entertaining, yet thorough, explanation of the concept and cleverly connects mathematical reasoning to larger issues in society. Infinity includes a new foreword by Harvard professor Barry Mazur.
"Another excellent book for the lay reader of mathematics…In explaining [infinity], the author introduces the reader to a good many other mathematical terms and concepts that seem unintelligible in a formal text but are much less formidable when presented in the author's individual and very readable style."—Library Journal
"Mrs. Lieber, in this text illustrated by her husband, Hugh Gray Lieber, has tackled the formidable task of explaining infinity in simple terms, in short line, short sentence technique popularized by her in The Education of T.C. MITS."—Chicago Sunday Tribune
Lillian Lieber was the head of the Department of Mathematics at Long Island University. She wrote a series of lighthearted (and well-respected) math books in the 1940s, including The Einstein Theory of Relativity and The Education of T.C. MITS (also published by Paul Dry Books).
Hugh Gray Lieber was the head of the Department of Fine Arts at Long Island University. He illustrated many books written by his wife Lillian.
Barry Mazur is a mathematician and is the Gerhard Gade University Professor at Harvard University. He is the author of Imagining Numbers (particularly the square root of minus fifteen). He has won numerous honors in his field, including the Veblen Prize, Cole Prize, Steele Prize, and Chauvenet Prize.
"Her presentation…is conversational and humorous, and should help to simplify some complex concepts."—Kirkus
Infinity. It sounds simple…but is it? This elegant, accessible, and playful book artfully illuminates one of the most intriguing ideas in mathematics. Lillian Lieber presents an entertaining, yet thorough, explanation of the concept and cleverly connects mathematical reasoning to larger issues in society. Infinity includes a new foreword by Harvard professor Barry Mazur.
"Another excellent book for the lay reader of mathematics…In explaining [infinity], the author introduces the reader to a good many other mathematical terms and concepts that seem unintelligible in a formal text but are much less formidable when presented in the author's individual and very readable style."—Library Journal
"Mrs. Lieber, in this text illustrated by her husband, Hugh Gray Lieber, has tackled the formidable task of explaining infinity in simple terms, in short line, short sentence technique popularized by her in The Education of T.C. MITS."—Chicago Sunday Tribune
Lillian Lieber was the head of the Department of Mathematics at Long Island University. She wrote a series of lighthearted (and well-respected) math books in the 1940s, including The Einstein Theory of Relativity and The Education of T.C. MITS (also published by Paul Dry Books).
Hugh Gray Lieber was the head of the Department of Fine Arts at Long Island University. He illustrated many books written by his wife Lillian.
Barry Mazur is a mathematician and is the Gerhard Gade University Professor at Harvard University. He is the author of Imagining Numbers (particularly the square root of minus fifteen). He has won numerous honors in his field, including the Veblen Prize, Cole Prize, Steele Prize, and Chauvenet Prize.
262 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1961
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May 28, 2011
What I read of this book, I enjoyed. I was not able to finish it before it was due back to the library, though. I hope to try again sometime.
I would not call myself a mathematical thinker, and I struggled with math in high school. Now I realize that I sort of "bought" the notion that I'm "not a math person." This book seems to be written to help adults like me look at math concepts in a simple and creative manner, and helped me believe that I can actually learn these concepts. It is a hopeful notion!
I would not call myself a mathematical thinker, and I struggled with math in high school. Now I realize that I sort of "bought" the notion that I'm "not a math person." This book seems to be written to help adults like me look at math concepts in a simple and creative manner, and helped me believe that I can actually learn these concepts. It is a hopeful notion!
December 2, 2014
I like the style. It accomplishes it's purpose well, to make us think and ponder a matter to get the sense of it. I believe it is a book written by a true educator, a person interested in helping others to learn a subject while not being pained by it. It is a fun book, a thinkers book in my opinion.
My edition is the 1953 Hardcover.
My edition is the 1953 Hardcover.
June 26, 2017
I didn't follow all the math. I did love the writing style and the author's enthusiastic outlook :)
September 25, 2021
A glowing encapsulation of mathematical concepts that come to life in this brimming read.
August 31, 2019
Супер. Жаль только оригинальную книгу в этом издании урезали и явно видно что несколько глав выпали, но что есть пояснено очень хорошо. Ну и время не стоит на месте судя по всему по ряду открытых вопросов в книге уже есть ответы.
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