An Invitation to Mathematics: From Competitions to Research

[theoristo]

''This Invitation to Mathematics consists of 14 contributions, many from the world's leading mathematicians, which introduce the readers to exciting aspects of current mathematical research. The contributions are as varied as the personalities of active mathematicians, but together they show mathematics as a rich and lively field of research. The contributions are written for interested students at the age of transition between high school and university who know high school mathematics and perhaps competition mathematics and who want to find out what current research mathematics is about. We hope that it will also be of interest to teachers or more advanced mathematicians who would like to learn about exciting aspects of mathematics outside of their own work or specialization. Together with a team of young ``test readers'', editors and authors have taken great care, through a substantial ``active editing'' process, to make the contributions understandable by the intended readership.''Amazon
this book is very new,did anyone read it?is there any similarity with Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning (Dover Books on Mathematics)?

 

[dustbin]

You can read a good deal of it via the Amazon preview. Looks pretty interesting. I would not compare it with Mathematics: Its Content, Methods, and Meaning except that they are both survey books. The latter is far more thorough (compare their page numbers!). The former seems like a collection of interesting articles to entice very bright, young students.

 

[theoristo]

You can read a good deal of it via the Amazon preview. Looks pretty interesting. I would not compare it with Mathematics: Its Content, Methods, and Meaning except that they are both survey books. The latter is far more thorough (compare their page numbers!). The former seems like a collection of interesting articles to entice very bright, young students.

Good ,thanks!

 

[theoristo]

I think this one is more like it:All You Wanted to Know about Mathematics but Were Afraid to Ask: Mathematics Applied to Science by Louis Lyons.

 

[rezeew]

I am always excited to see new resources that promote interest and understanding in mathematics. Based on the description, it seems that this book offers a unique perspective by showcasing the diverse personalities and current research in mathematics. This can be a great way to engage students and inspire them to pursue further studies in the field.

I have not personally read this book, but I am familiar with the classic text "Mathematics: Its Content, Methods and Meaning" by A.D. Aleksandrov, A.N. Kolmogorov, and M.A. Lavrent'ev. While there may be some overlap in terms of content, it seems that this new book focuses more on current research and may be geared towards a different audience.

Overall, I believe that this Invitation to Mathematics can be a valuable resource for students, teachers, and mathematicians alike. It is always important to stay updated on the latest developments in our field and to share this knowledge with others. I commend the editors and authors for their efforts in making the content accessible to a wide range of readers.