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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method 2nd Edition
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A perennial bestseller by eminent mathematician G. Polya, How to Solve It will show anyone in any field how to think straight. In lucid and appealing prose, Polya reveals how the mathematical method of demonstrating a proof or finding an unknown can be of help in attacking any problem that can be "reasoned" out―from building a bridge to winning a game of anagrams. Generations of readers have relished Polya's deft―indeed, brilliant―instructions on stripping away irrelevancies and going straight to the heart of the problem.
- ISBN-100691023565
- ISBN-13978-0691023564
- Edition2nd
- PublisherPrinceton University Press
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1971
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.2 x 0.59 x 7.99 inches
- Print length224 pages
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"[This] elementary textbook on heuristic reasoning, shows anew how keen its author is on questions of method and the formulation of methodological principles. Exposition and illustrative material are of a disarmingly elementary character, but very carefully thought out and selected."---Herman Weyl, Mathematical Review
"I recommend it highly to any person who is seriously interested in finding out methods of solving problems, and who does not object to being entertained while he does it." ― Scientific Monthly
"Any young person seeking a career in the sciences would do well to ponder this important contribution to the teacher's art."---A. C. Schaeffer, American Journal of Psychology
"Every mathematics student should experience and live this book" ― Mathematics Magazine
"In an age that all solutions should be provided with the least possible effort, this book brings a very important message: mathematics and problem solving in general needs a lot of practice and experience obtained by challenging creative thinking, and certainly not by copying predefined recipes provided by others. Let's hope this classic will remain a source of inspiration for several generations to come."---A. Bultheel, European Mathematical Society
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- Publisher : Princeton University Press; 2nd edition (January 1, 1971)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0691023565
- ISBN-13 : 978-0691023564
- Item Weight : 11 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.59 x 7.99 inches
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My only improvement for the book is shorter chapters for some of the concepts for easy finding.
Even though he explains the process in math terms, his insight on problem solving technique applies to anything.
High, HIGHLY recommended for anyone who wants to sharpen their analysis and problem solving skills!
I'm glad I have discovered an excellent book on problem solving which would prove indispensable in my programming career. Other programming books mainly demonstrate features of an OS or a computer language but this book goes into the heart of the computer science which is problem solving.
It has two parts. One is the problem solving methodology itself with an excellent detail and options in every step. And another related for math problems.
As IT professional, it is useful for common issues, algorithm design , design alternatives. The chapters related to the methodology should be included in any course of algorithm design.
Between them all, I see a real opportunity to improve the sharpness of one's thinking.
As I have no issue with dozens of other Kindle edition books read on my iPad, I attribute this to the book being ~66 years old and so probably scanned into Kindle.
Very poorly done IMHO.
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If this was a gift for someone else, I'd be very angry.





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