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How to Solve It

A New Aspect of Mathematical Method
By G. Polya and George Polya
Series: Princeton Science Library
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How to Solve It by G. Polya is a timeless guide that illuminates the art of problem-solving, drawing on techniques applicable in mathematics and beyond. The book aims to enhance readers’ analytical skills by presenting strategies and heuristics to tackle diverse problems logically and creatively. Its focus is on fostering a mindset that approaches challenges with curiosity and methodical persistence.
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If you enjoy delving into the art of problem-solving and appreciate a logical and methodical approach to tackling challenges, this book might captivate you. It's a classic guide for anyone curious about enhancing their reasoning skills and learning different strategies to break down complex scientific and mathematical problems.

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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

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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.

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How to Solve It by G. Polya is highly recommended for teachers and graduate students seeking to enhance problem-solving skills. It's praised for its methodological insights and accessible exposition, making it both valuable and entertaining for those interested in heuristic reasoning. Reviewers highlight its enduring relevance and its ability to inspire creative thinking, particularly in the sciences and mathematics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691164076

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 31 b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Foreword by John H. Conway

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference G. Polya George Polya Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Princeton Science Library

About the Author

G. Polya (18871985) was one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. His basic research contributions span complex analysis, mathematical physics, probability theory, geometry, and combinatorics. He was a teacher par excellence who maintained a strong interest in pedagogical matters throughout his long career. Even after his retirement from Stanford University in 1953, he continued to lead an active mathematical life. He taught his final course, on combinatorics, at the age of ninety. John H. Conway (19372020) was professor emeritus of mathematics at Princeton University. He was awarded the London Mathematical Society's Polya Prize in 1987. He was interested in many branches of mathematics and invented a successor to Polya's notation for crystallographic groups.

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