Otto Toeplitz

When first published posthumously in 1963, this book presented a radically different approach to the teaching of calculus. In sharp contrast to the methods of his time, Otto Toeplitz did not teach calculus as a static system of techniques and facts to be memorised. Instead, he drew on his knowledge of the history of mathematics and presented calculus as an...

The classic book that shares the enjoyment of mathematics with readers of all skill levels. What is so special about the number 30? Do the prime numbers go on forever? Are there more whole numbers than even numbers? The Enjoyment of Math explores these and other captivating problems and puzzles, introducing readers to some of the most fundamental ideas in...