Product details
- ISBN 9781041299516
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 10 Sep 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Mathematical Tidbits presents readers with a fascinating collection of short essays from a wide variety of mathematical disciplines, ranging from number theory, trigonometry, probability to geometry. Each article represents a small mathematical ‘capsule’ that can be used to inspire and surprise. The text does not assume an advanced knowledge of the subjects treated; mathematicians and students of mathematics will experience no problems in following the development of the concepts at hand, while complete laypeople will find things to engage and stimulate them into further exploration. A professional mathematician may recognize many of the themes presented but will probably be surprised at some of the ramifications he/she may not have considered before.
This book would be an ideal gift for a student or mathematics teacher, while anyone with an interest in mathematics will find it an enjoyable collection of familiar and not-so-familiar problems and ideas to read at their leisure.
Features
- Self-contained, essay-style chapters
- Engaging problems and solutions
- Lavish, full colour illustrations.
Jens Cartensen holds a master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Copenhagen and has taught high school and college math for over 40 years. He has extensive experience in publishing textbooks in Denmark and is also the author of several extracurricular books for students and teachers. In the period 1983-2023 he authored 400 problems of the Problem Corner of the Mathematics Teacher’s Association in Denmark and was the editor and main contributor to the small Mathematics Magazine for 15 years.
