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Mathematics as Problem Solving Paperback - 2009 - 2nd Edition
by Alexander Soifer
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- Title Mathematics as Problem Solving
- Author Alexander Soifer
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 2nd
- Edition 2
- Condition New
- Pages 106
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer, New York
- Publication date 2009
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # x-0387746463
- ISBN 9780387746463 / 0387746463
- Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.4 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.02 cm)
- Category Mathematics
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009921736
- Dewey Decimal Code 153.43
- Quantity available 2
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From the rear cover
Retelling the best solutions and sharing the secrets of discovery are part of the process of teaching problem solving. Ideally, this process is characterized by mathematical skill, good taste, and wit. It is a characteristically personal process and the best such teachers have surely left their personal marks on students and readers. Alexander Soifer is a teacher of problem solving and his book, Mathematics as Problem Solving, is designed to introduce problem solving to the next generation.
--Cecil Rousseau
The American Mathematical Monthly
The problems faithfully reflect the world famous Russian school of mathematics, whose folklore is carefully interwoven with more traditional topics. Many of the problems are drawn from the author's rich repertoire of personal experiences, dating back to his younger days as an outstanding competitor in his native Russia, and spanning decades and continents as an organizer of competitions at the highest level.
--George Bersenyi
The book contains a very nice collection of problems of various difficulty. I particularly liked the problems on combinatorics and geometry.
--Paul Erdos
Professor Soifer has put together a splendid collection of elementary problems designed to lead students into significant mathematical concepts and techniques. Highly recommended.
--Martin Gardner
To assemble so much material of the type used in Mathematical Olympiads, which has been tried and tested there, is unusual. To then present it in a form which develops themes, supported by relevant examples and problems for the reader, does the author great credit.
--R. W. Whitworth
The Mathematical Gazette
