{"title":"Philip Ording","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Ording’s works offer a thoughtful exploration of mathematical concepts through clear and engaging prose. Readers interested in deepening their understanding of proofs and logical reasoning will find his approach both accessible and intellectually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for educators, students, and curious minds alike, Ording’s books provide valuable insights into the structure and beauty of mathematics, often highlighting inventive variations on classical themes. His writing bridges the gap between rigorous study and creative inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"99-variations-on-a-proof-by-philip-ording-9780691218977","title":"99 Variations on a Proof","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploration of mathematical style through 99 different proofs of the same theorem. This book offers a multifaceted perspective on mathematics by demonstrating 99 different proofs of the same theorem. Each chapter solves an otherwise unremarkable equation in distinct historical, formal, and imaginative styles that range from Medieval, Topological, and Doggerel to Chromatic, Electrostatic, and Psychedelic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rare blend of humour and scholarly aplomb, Philip Ording weaves these variations into an accessible and wide-ranging narrative on the nature and practice of mathematics. Inspired by the experiments of the Paris-based writing group known as the Oulipo—whose members included Raymond Queneau, Italo Calvino, and Marcel Duchamp—Ording explores new ways to examine the aesthetic possibilities of mathematical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e99 Variations on a Proof\u003c\/em\u003e is a mathematical take on Queneau's \u003cem\u003eExercises in Style\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of 99 retellings of the same story, and it draws unexpected connections to everything from mysticism and technology to architecture and sign language. Through diagrams, found material, and other imagery, Ording illustrates the flexibility and creative potential of mathematics despite its reputation for precision and rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will gain not only a bird's-eye view of the discipline and its major branches but also new insights into its historical, philosophical, and cultural nuances. Readers, no matter their level of expertise, will discover in these proofs and accompanying commentary surprising new aspects of the mathematical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595401445612,"sku":"9780691218977","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691218977-99-variations-on-a-proof.jpg?v=1777896724"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-ording.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}