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The definitive guide to mathematical problem solving, from one of the great teachers of the twentieth century

George Pólya''s perennial bestseller has inspired generations around the world to think more clearly. Brilliantly showing how ''there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem'', his strategies for mathematical problem-solving - from finding weak points to squeezing the data - will help get to the bottom of any puzzle.

''A superb book on how to think fresh thoughts ... A walk inside Pólya''s mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem, how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it'' David Bodanis, Guardian

''Everyone should know the work of George Polya on how to solve problems'' Marvin Minsky

''A classic ... It is the outcome of careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers among the ranks of research mathematicians'' Ian Stewart, author of Does God Play Dice?

''Every

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The outcome of careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers among the ranks of research mathematicians -- Ian Stewart, author of Do Dice Play God?
Walk inside Polya's mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem, how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it . . . a superb book on how to think fresh thoughts * Guardian *

How to Solve It A New Aspect of Mathematical

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 26 April 1990
      ISBN-13 9780140124996
      978-0140124996
      ISBN-10 0140124993
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The definitive guide to mathematical problem solving, from one of the great teachers of the twentieth century

      George Pólya''s perennial bestseller has inspired generations around the world to think more clearly. Brilliantly showing how ''there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem'', his strategies for mathematical problem-solving - from finding weak points to squeezing the data - will help get to the bottom of any puzzle.

      ''A superb book on how to think fresh thoughts ... A walk inside Pólya''s mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem, how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it'' David Bodanis, Guardian

      ''Everyone should know the work of George Polya on how to solve problems'' Marvin Minsky

      ''A classic ... It is the outcome of careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers among the ranks of research mathematicians'' Ian Stewart, author of Does God Play Dice?

      ''Every

      Trade Review
      The outcome of careful and informed deliberation by one of the great teachers among the ranks of research mathematicians -- Ian Stewart, author of Do Dice Play God?
      Walk inside Polya's mind as he builds up maxims on how to comprehend a problem, how to build up a strategy, and then how to test it . . . a superb book on how to think fresh thoughts * Guardian *

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