Counting the Uncountable: Keeping Track of the Infinite

Counting the Uncountable: Keeping Track of the Infinite
ISBN-10
1480835277
ISBN-13
9781480835276
Category
Education
Pages
42
Language
English
Published
2016-12-08
Publisher
Archway Publishing
Author
Bob Konikow

Description

Many students think math is boring, but thats only because we too often teach it in boring ways. You dont have to worry about that problem with this book, which is filled with colorful and fun illustrations and explanations about mathematical concepts that are often overlooked in the academic world. The book is just one in a series focusing on The Lighter Side of Mathematics. In it, youll learn concepts such as: What it means when something is called an infinite set; When its correct to say the part is less than the whole; What it means when something is enumerable. The facts youll learn provide depth and dimension to the classical study of mathematics and will ignite your curiosity factor about numbersno matter how old or young you are. If youve always struggled to understand or enjoy math, then its time to boost your confidence by looking at it in new ways. It begins with Counting the Uncountable.

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