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# Timeless classic knowledge Comprehensive math concepts Intellectual empowerment OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS What Is Mathematics?: An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods

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> 📐 Unlock the true story of math—where logic meets inspiration!

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## Key Features

- • **Updated Insights:** Includes new chapters on Four-Color and Fermat's Last Theorem—math’s greatest solved mysteries.
- • **Flexible Learning:** Chapters are independent, letting you dive into topics that spark your curiosity without confusion.
- • **Beyond Rote Learning:** Transforms math from memorization into meaningful intellectual discovery and critical thinking.
- • **Master the Foundations:** Explore natural numbers, geometry, topology, and calculus with clarity and depth.
- • **For Every Math Enthusiast:** Perfect for beginners, scholars, teachers, and professionals craving a fresh perspective on math.

## Overview

What Is Mathematics? by Oxford University Press is a revered classic that redefines math education by focusing on understanding over memorization. This second edition, enriched with modern breakthroughs, offers a broad yet accessible exploration of mathematical ideas from basics to advanced topics, making it an essential intellectual companion for students, educators, and curious minds alike.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #74,419 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #261 in Mathematics for Young Adults #859 in Mathematics #1,252 in Children's Books on Math |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (469) |
| Dimensions  | 22.91 x 15.37 x 2.69 cm |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0195105192 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0195105193 |
| Item weight  | 816 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 592 pages |
| Publication date  | 5 September 1996 |
| Publisher  | Oxford University Press Inc |

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