Description
Book SynopsisOne of the most illuminating, useful and exciting books ever published in the mathematical field
Taking only a modicum of knowledge for granted, Lancelot Hogben leads readers of this famous book through the whole course from simple arithmetic to calculus.
His illuminating explanation is addressed to the person who wants to understand the place of mathematics in modern civilization but who has been intimidated by its supposed difficulty.
Mathematics is the language of size, shape, and order – a language Hogben shows one can both master and enjoy.
Trade Review'It makes alive the contents of the elements of mathematics' Albert Einstein
'Deals with maths in a way that they never taught us at school' Daily Express
'If only I had been brought up on this book, the sense and meaning of mathematics would have been made clear to me... The book combines utmost brilliance with extraordinarily good common sense' A. L. Rowse
'A great book of first-class importance' H. G. Wells
