Prelude to Mathematics
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Prelude to Mathematics
W. W. Sawyer
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2019.
What people on Hacker News said
I bought Prelude to Mathematics when I was 12, it was the first maths book I bought. That was a very long time ago! I thought it was very good, I don't know of another book quite like it.
Prelude to Mathematics by W.W. Sawyer was written to give students an overview of modern math concepts beyond algebra. Topics include non-euclidian geometry, linear algebra, projective geometry and group theory.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Classic Mathematics Books for Lifelong Learners 2019 · 1 recommendation