[PDF] Mathematics Form And Function eBook

Author : Saunders MacLane
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1461248728

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This book records my efforts over the past four years to capture in words a description of the form and function of Mathematics, as a background for the Philosophy of Mathematics. My efforts have been encouraged by lec tures that I have given at Heidelberg under the auspices of the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Minnesota, the latter under the auspices of the Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications. Jean Benabou has carefully read the entire manuscript and has offered incisive comments. George Glauberman, Car los Kenig, Christopher Mulvey, R. Narasimhan, and Dieter Puppe have provided similar comments on chosen chapters. Fred Linton has pointed out places requiring a more exact choice of wording. Many conversations with George Mackey have given me important insights on the nature of Mathematics. I have had similar help from Alfred Aeppli, John Gray, Jay Goldman, Peter Johnstone, Bill Lawvere, and Roger Lyndon. Over the years, I have profited from discussions of general issues with my colleagues Felix Browder and Melvin Rothenberg. Ideas from Tammo Tom Dieck, Albrecht Dold, Richard Lashof, and Ib Madsen have assisted in my study of geometry. Jerry Bona and B.L. Foster have helped with my examina tion of mechanics. My observations about logic have been subject to con structive scrutiny by Gert Miiller, Marian Boykan Pour-El, Ted Slaman, R. Voreadou, Volker Weispfennig, and Hugh Woodin.

Author : William G. McCallum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 25,20 MB
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1118449193

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Algebra: Form and Function was designed based on the fundamental goal for a student to foster understanding of algebraic structure- that is, an understanding of how the arrangements of symbols allows us to predict, for example, the behavior of a function or the number of solutions to an equation. Mastering algebraic structure enables students to read algebraic expressions and equations in real-life contexts, not just manipulate them, and to choose which form or which operation will best suit the context. It facilitates being able to translate back and forth between symbolic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations. By balancing practice in manipulation and opportunities to see the big picture, Algebra: Form and Function offers a way for teachers to help students achieve real mastery of algebra.

Author : Milton Abramowitz
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 13,92 MB
Release : 1965-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486612720

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An extensive summary of mathematical functions that occur in physical and engineering problems

Author : I. M. Gelfand
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 25,41 MB
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0486425649

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This volume presents students with problems and exercises designed to illuminate the properties of functions and graphs. The 1st part of the book employs simple functions to analyze the fundamental methods of constructing graphs. The 2nd half deals with more complicated and refined questions concerning linear functions, quadratic trinomials, linear fractional functions, power functions, and rational functions. 1969 edition.

Author : Oscar Levin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 28,24 MB
Release : 2018-07-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781724572639

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Note: This is a custom edition of Levin's full Discrete Mathematics text, arranged specifically for use in a discrete math course for future elementary and middle school teachers. (It is NOT a new and updated edition of the main text.)This gentle introduction to discrete mathematics is written for first and second year math majors, especially those who intend to teach. The text began as a set of lecture notes for the discrete mathematics course at the University of Northern Colorado. This course serves both as an introduction to topics in discrete math and as the "introduction to proof" course for math majors. The course is usually taught with a large amount of student inquiry, and this text is written to help facilitate this.Four main topics are covered: counting, sequences, logic, and graph theory. Along the way proofs are introduced, including proofs by contradiction, proofs by induction, and combinatorial proofs.While there are many fine discrete math textbooks available, this text has the following advantages: - It is written to be used in an inquiry rich course.- It is written to be used in a course for future math teachers.- It is open source, with low cost print editions and free electronic editions.

Author : Paul Jacques Grillo
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 27,45 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Architectural design
ISBN :

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A renowned French architect provides an analysis of the sources, elements, and significance of design. Bibliogs.