Stamping Through Mathematics
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Book Overview
In full, rich color, a beautiful collect of more than 350 stamps, each of which is illustrated with mathematical figures, people, and content. A perfect gift book for anyone interested in stamps, or the surprising use of mathematics in the real world. The author is widely known for his column on stamps in the magazine, The Mathematical Intelligencer
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0387989498
ISBN13:9780387989495
Release Date:June 2001
Publisher:Springer
Length:126 Pages
Weight:1.16 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.3" x 10.3"
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Postage stamps can represent the best of art, in a very accessible format. This book, well-done by a professional mathematician and stamp columnist, has pictures of almost 400 postage stamps depicting mathematical subjects in full color, arranged in logical groupings, and with explanatory material concerning the stamps. The publisher has done a superb job of reproducing the stamps so they look almost real, employing bright colors. The color plates are fantastic!One need not be a mathematician to appreciate this book. Mathematics touches our lives in so many different ways. Also, this book shows how postage stamps can be used to illustrate a number of different concepts.It will make a wonderful coffeetable book or gift, and it is fun to browse through! It is well worth the price.
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